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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: $30,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $16,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,947

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $15,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI SE428i435iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $41,850 $48,150 $65,700
Base Invoice $26,673 $39,180 $44,980 $61,125
Lighting Package 995      
Driver Assistance Package 695 950 950  
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 0
Executive Package       3,200
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Lighting Package 856      
Driver Assistance Package 598 865 865  
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 0
Executive Package       2,910
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,690 4,200 3,450 3,750
Options (change) 1,454 3,820 3,140 3,410
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $30,295 $47,045 $52,595 $70,445
Total Invoice $28,947 $43,995 $49,115 $65,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,018
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI SE428i435iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,295$47,045$52,595$70,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,240-2,340-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$43,805$50,255$66,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,450$22,360
Total Invoice$28,947$43,995$49,115$65,530
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-2,185-3,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,947$40,965$46,930$61,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,965$20,584

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

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI SE428i435iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app$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
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
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   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Aux input $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
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
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
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
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 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
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$3,200$6,440$5,540$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240$2,340$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,030-2,185-3,981

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

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in110.6 in
Length167.5 in182.6 in
Width70.5 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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