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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: $36,260

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $19,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,841

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series
TrimR435i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,990 $46,000
Base Invoice $32,631 $42,500
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Sport Line   1,700
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   2,000
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Sport Line   1,545
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 1,500 9,100
Options (change) 1,440 8,295
Destination 770 925
Total Price $36,260 $56,025
Total Invoice $34,841 $51,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,374
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series
TrimR435i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine256hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,260$56,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$51,145
Total Invoice$34,841$51,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,841$47,215

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

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series
TrimR435i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, 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$3,200$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,505

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

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,755 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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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