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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,827

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelGolf / GTI2-Series2-Series
TrimGTI228iM235i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,695 $32,850 $44,150
Base Invoice $22,747 $30,900 $41,300
Autobahn Package 5,530    
Technology Package   1,950 1,950
M Sport Package   2,500  
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunroof   1,050 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Wood trim     0
Autobahn Package 5,310    
Technology Package   1,775 1,775
M Sport Package   2,275  
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunroof   955 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 5,530 8,900 4,450
Options (change) 5,310 8,100 4,050
Destination 770 995 995
Total Price $29,995 $42,745 $49,595
Total Invoice $28,827 $39,995 $46,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,016
Model Year201120162016
ModelGolf / GTI2-Series2-Series
TrimGTI228iM235i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,995$42,745$49,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,995$40,445$44,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,020
Total Invoice$28,827$39,995$46,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,152-4,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,827$37,843$41,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,708

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201120162016
ModelGolf / GTI2-Series2-Series
TrimGTI228iM235i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $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 recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,325$4,625$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,152-4,794

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTI2-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in105.9 in
Length165.4 in174.7 in
Width70.3 in69.8 in
Height58.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested367586%
Total Not Requested57514%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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