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

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

Lowest Total Price: $23,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,957

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI428i435iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,340 $40,750 $46,250 $64,200
Base Invoice $18,526 $38,170 $43,230 $59,745
Luxury Package 1,240      
Leather Package 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950
Sport Line     1,700  
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Luxury Package 1,095      
Leather Package 706      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865
Sport Line     1,545  
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,040 2,500 4,200 1,500
Options (change) 1,801 2,275 3,820 1,365
Destination 630 995 995 995
Total Price $23,010 $44,245 $51,445 $66,695
Total Invoice $20,957 $41,440 $48,045 $62,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,833
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI428i435iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$23,010$44,245$51,445$66,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,965-5,265-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,010$39,280$46,180$59,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,900$20,410
Total Invoice$20,957$41,440$48,045$62,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,650-4,917-6,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,957$36,790$43,128$55,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,338$18,792

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

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI428i435iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
S Voice support   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights $125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$525$5,490$5,790$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965$5,265$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,650-4,917-6,523

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

Model Year20062015
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.9 in110.6 in
Length164.9 in182.6 in
Width68.3 in71.9 in
Height56.7 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,935 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
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
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested-45070%

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