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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: $42,390

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,805

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Model Year20122019
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,150 $40,395
Premium Package 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150  
7-speed automated manual 450 1,100
Sport Package 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Premium Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
7-speed automated manual 430 1,056
Sport Package 2,095  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Options (change) 9,150 1,100
Options (change) 8,355 1,056
Destination 895 895
Total Price $65,195 $42,390

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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: $20,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,972
Model Year20122019
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$65,195$42,390
Adjustments for Features-2,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,760$42,390

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122019
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,260$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122019
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in103.8 in
Length166.9 in167.6 in
Width70.5 in70.8 in
Height50.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.953.7 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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