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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTIR430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $42,150 $48,500 $66,200
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $39,880 $45,785 $62,245
Autobahn Package 6,000        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500      
Navigation system     1,950 1,950  
Luxury Package     0 0  
Premium Package     2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700
Heated front seats     500 500  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 0
Executive Package         3,600
Sunroof         0
Autobahn Package 5,760        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440      
Navigation system     1,795 1,795  
Luxury Package     0 0  
Premium Package     2,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645
Heated front seats     460 460  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 0
Executive Package         3,310
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 5,350 4,600 4,300
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 4,925 4,235 3,955
Destination 770 770 995 995 995
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $48,495 $54,095 $71,495
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $45,800 $51,015 $67,195

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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: $13,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,791
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTIR430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,765$36,260$48,495$54,095$71,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-4,705-4,955-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$43,790$49,140$65,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$5,350$21,775
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$45,800$51,015$67,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-4,444-4,673-5,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$41,356$46,342$61,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$4,986$20,266

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

Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTIR430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
Body kit $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation    $50
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
Voice recorder    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
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
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125 $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers $50  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$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  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Total Value of Features$1,575$3,525$6,280$6,530$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$4,705$4,955$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-4,444-4,673-5,573

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

Model Year20122017
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?
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested362585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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 430i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested125096%

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