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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI430i440iM4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,095 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $24,091 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Driver's Edition 4,600      
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
Driver's Edition 4,416      
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) 4,600 4,300 4,000 1,500
Options (change) 4,416 3,955 3,680 1,380
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $30,515 $48,595 $54,695 $70,195
Total Invoice $29,327 $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: $12,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,255
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI430i440iM4
Body4dr 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)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,515$48,595$54,695$70,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,630-5,905-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$42,965$48,790$65,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,825$22,100
Total Invoice$29,327$45,900$51,575$66,015
Adjustments for Features0-5,318-5,568-4,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$40,582$46,007$61,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,425$20,608

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

Model Year2014201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI430i440iM4
Body4dr 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
Power rear side windows$200   
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
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
Temporary spare tire$150   
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
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   
Media drive $15$15$15
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
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 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
Metal pedals$75   
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 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$2,525$8,155$8,430$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,630$5,905$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,318-5,568-4,825

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

Model Year20142018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series
Body4dr 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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested81550%

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
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45061%
Total Not Requested-45039%

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