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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI2-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimGTIR230iM240iM2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $34,800 $45,300 $53,500
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $33,045 $42,810 $50,435
Autobahn Package 6,000        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500      
M Sport Design     3,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Aluminum trim     0    
Steering-linked headlights     800 800  
Premium Tier     2,250 2,250  
Sunroof     900 0 1,050
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450  
Wood trim       0  
Autobahn Package 5,760        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440      
M Sport Design     3,495    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505
Aluminum trim     0    
Steering-linked headlights     735 735  
Premium Tier     2,070 2,070  
Sunroof     830 0 965
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 9,750 5,050 1,600
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 8,970 4,645 1,470
Destination 770 770 995 995 995
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $45,545 $51,345 $56,095
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $43,010 $48,450 $52,900

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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: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,176
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI2-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimGTIR230iM240iM2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6?, 6360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$30,765$36,260$45,545$51,345$56,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-5,580-6,130-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$39,965$45,215$51,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$5,250$11,525
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$43,010$48,450$52,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-5,269-5,784-4,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$37,741$42,666$48,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$4,925$10,816

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

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI2-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimGTIR230iM240iM2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation    $50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Voice recorder    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,250$4,200$7,830$8,380$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$5,580$6,130$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-5,269-5,784-4,343

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

Model Year20122018
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.3,412 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested362585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested108042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

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