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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: $29,995

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,827

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI428i435i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,695 $40,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $22,747 $37,440 $42,500
Autobahn Package 5,530    
Sport Line   2,100 1,700
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Aluminum trim   0 0
Autobahn Package 5,310    
Sport Line   1,910 1,545
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Aluminum trim   0 0
Options (change) 5,530 7,500 7,100
Options (change) 5,310 6,820 6,455
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $29,995 $48,925 $54,025
Total Invoice $28,827 $45,185 $49,880

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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: $14,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,151
Model Year201120142014
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI428i435i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,995$48,925$54,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,555-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,995$44,370$50,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,250
Total Invoice$28,827$45,185$49,880
Adjustments for Features0-4,207-3,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,827$40,978$46,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,758

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

Model Year201120142014
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI428i435i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,525$6,080$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,555$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,207-3,144

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

Model Year20112014
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.3,471 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?
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
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested367586%
Total Not Requested57514%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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 plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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