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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,977

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive30iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,000 $34,590
Base Invoice $42,500 $33,207
Premium Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Aluminum trim 500  
iPod integration 400  
Rear seat pass-through 195  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Package 3,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Aluminum trim 455  
iPod integration 365  
Rear seat pass-through 175  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 6,895 0
Options (change) 6,275 0
Destination 875 770
Total Price $53,770 $35,360
Total Invoice $49,650 $33,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,738
Model Year20102012
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive30iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,770$35,360
Adjustments for Features-5,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,425$35,360
Total Invoice$49,650$33,977
Adjustments for Features-4,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,715$33,977

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive30iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,195$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9350

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in101.5 in
Length166.9 in165.4 in
Width70.5 in70.3 in
Height50.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.946.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested152549%
Total Not Requested160051%

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