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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: $37,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $18,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,350 $55,150 $64,200 $36,495
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Sport Package 2,300      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Wood trim 0   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Cargo net 60 60 60 100
App support 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
M Sport Package   2,500    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Sport Package 2,095      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Wood trim 0   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Cargo net 53 53 53 80
App support 230 230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
M Sport Package   2,275    
Options (change) 7,410 6,360 3,860 100
Options (change) 6,748 5,788 3,513 80
Destination 895 895 895 920
Total Price $55,655 $62,405 $68,955 $37,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,927
Model Year2013201320132020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,655$62,405$68,955$37,515
Adjustments for Features-2,660-2,810-4,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,995$59,595$64,445$37,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$11,450$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320132020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$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$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Larger infotainment display   $0
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300 $300 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,835$9,985$11,685$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$2,810$4,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,456-2,594-4,1630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132020
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 Weight3,264 lb.2,874 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 sDrive28i

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
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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