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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: $29,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,659

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,465 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $21,885 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Autobahn Package 2,815      
Navigation system 1,750      
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295      
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450   950
Luxury Package     1,450  
Sunroof       0
Autobahn Package 2,606      
Navigation system 1,546      
Xenon HID headlights 618      
Bluetooth cell phone link 254      
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335   875
Luxury Package     1,335  
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 5,560 4,300 4,000 1,500
Options (change) 5,024 3,955 3,680 1,380
Destination 750 995 995 995
Total Price $29,775 $48,595 $54,695 $70,195
Total Invoice $27,659 $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: $13,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,819
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$29,775$48,595$54,695$70,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,740-6,015-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$42,855$48,680$64,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,825$22,100
Total Invoice$27,659$45,900$51,575$66,015
Adjustments for Features0-5,422-5,672-4,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,659$40,478$45,903$61,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,425$20,609

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

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225   
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
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
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 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
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
USB port $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
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height 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
Metal pedals$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
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$2,325$8,065$8,340$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740$6,015$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,422-5,672-4,928

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

Model Year20102018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length165.4 in182.6 in
Width70.3 in71.9 in
Height58.3 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested111569%
Total Not Requested50031%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested81562%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested-45038%

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