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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: $19,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $36,495
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Sport Package 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Cargo net 60 60 60 100
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Wood trim 0   0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
M Sport Package   2,500    
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Sport Package 2,095      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Cargo net 53 53 53 80
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Wood trim 0   0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
M Sport Package   2,275    
Options (change) 7,260 6,210 3,710 100
Options (change) 6,613 5,653 3,378 80
Destination 995 995 995 920
Total Price $57,205 $64,155 $70,505 $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: $16,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,797
Model Year2015201520152020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6228hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7M6
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$57,205$64,155$70,505$37,515
Adjustments for Features-2,710-4,110-4,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,495$60,045$65,945$37,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$11,450$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520152020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed automated manual $1200$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$0$0 
Larger infotainment display   $0
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$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$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,860$11,260$11,710$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$4,110$4,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,526-3,826-4,2420

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152020
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%

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