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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimR435i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,590 $47,950
Base Invoice $33,207 $44,795
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Navigation system   1,950
Luxury Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
AWD   2,000
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Navigation system   1,775
Luxury Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 1,500 6,450
Options (change) 1,440 5,890
Destination 770 995
Total Price $36,860 $55,395
Total Invoice $35,417 $51,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,300
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimR435i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,860$55,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$50,075
Total Invoice$35,417$51,680
Adjustments for Features0-4,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$46,717

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimR435i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $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
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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
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$3,325$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,963

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series Gran Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length165.4 in182.5 in
Width70.3 in71.8 in
Height58.3 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft345.9 ft3

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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 4-Series Gran Coupe 435i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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