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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: $35,590

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,198

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $19,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,150 $34,795
Base Invoice $50,920 $33,403
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, remote 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, remote 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 2,450 0
Options (change) 2,250 0
Destination 895 795
Total Price $58,495 $35,590
Total Invoice $54,065 $34,198

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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: $15,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,709
Model Year20132013
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)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$58,495$35,590
Adjustments for Features-7,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,750$35,590
Total Invoice$54,065$34,198
Adjustments for Features-7,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,907$34,198

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013
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
Proximity key$250 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
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$12,695$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1580

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013
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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