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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: $37,675

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,185

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $19,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,150 $35,655
Base Invoice $50,920 $34,229
Premium Package 1,100  
Cold Weather Package 850  
BMW Assist 650  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net   100
Premium Package 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 775  
BMW Assist 590  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 4,450 1,200
Options (change) 4,070 1,136
Destination 895 820
Total Price $60,495 $37,675
Total Invoice $55,885 $36,185

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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: $18,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,894
Model Year20122017
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$60,495$37,675
Adjustments for Features-4,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,375$37,675
Total Invoice$55,885$36,185
Adjustments for Features-3,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,079$36,185

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,270$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in103.8 in
Length166.9 in167.5 in
Width70.5 in70.8 in
Height50.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.952.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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