Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2006 BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2018

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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: $25,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,957

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,340 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $18,526 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Luxury Package 1,240      
Leather Package 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Luxury Package 1,095      
Leather Package 706      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 875
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,040 4,300 4,000 1,500
Options (change) 1,801 3,955 3,680 1,380
Destination 630 995 995 995
Total Price $23,010 $48,595 $54,695 $70,195
Total Invoice $20,957 $45,900 $51,575 $66,015

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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: $16,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,225
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$23,010$48,595$54,695$70,195
Adjustments for Features0-9,230-9,480-8,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,010$39,365$45,215$61,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,850$22,100
Total Invoice$20,957$45,900$51,575$66,015
Adjustments for Features0-8,718-8,939-8,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,957$37,182$42,636$57,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,454$20,623

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

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$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$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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$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$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$525$9,755$10,005$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,230$9,480$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,718-8,939-8,210

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

Model Year20062018
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.3,559 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 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested141588%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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 system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested111585%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested-45085%

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