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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: $22,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,977

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $19,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,400 $34,590
Base Invoice $48,410 $33,207
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
iPod integration 400  
Rear seat pass-through 195  
Heated front seats 500  
7-speed automated manual 1,575  
CD changer, remote 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
iPod integration 365  
Rear seat pass-through 175  
Heated front seats 455  
7-speed automated manual 1,435  
CD changer, remote 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 4,670 0
Options (change) 4,250 0
Destination 875 770
Total Price $57,945 $35,360
Total Invoice $53,535 $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: $17,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,897
Model Year20112012
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$57,945$35,360
Adjustments for Features-5,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,900$35,360
Total Invoice$53,535$33,977
Adjustments for Features-4,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,874$33,977

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,995$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6610

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,538 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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