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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: $18,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,947

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $16,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI SE430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $26,673 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Lighting Package 995      
Driver Assistance Package 695      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450   950
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Luxury Package     1,450  
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Lighting Package 856      
Driver Assistance Package 598      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Leather seating surfaces   1,335   875
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Luxury Package     1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear       690
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,690 4,300 4,000 2,250
Options (change) 1,454 3,955 3,680 2,070
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $30,295 $48,595 $54,695 $70,945
Total Invoice $28,947 $45,900 $51,575 $66,705

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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: $13,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,603
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI SE430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6
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$48,595$54,695$70,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,605-4,880-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$43,990$49,815$66,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,825$22,450
Total Invoice$28,947$45,900$51,575$66,705
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-4,602-4,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,947$41,550$46,973$62,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,423$20,919

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

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI SE430i440iM4
Body2dr 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
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
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$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$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$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$3,850$8,455$8,730$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605$4,880$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,350-4,602-4,236

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

Model Year20152018
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.3,559 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested139086%

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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested109083%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%

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