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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: $31,335

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $19,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,866

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $18,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI SE430i440i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $43,300 $49,700
Base Invoice $26,904 $40,950 $46,900
Lighting Package 995    
Driver Assistance Package 1,495    
Active Driving Assistant   500 500
Premium Package   2,300 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Luxury Package     1,450
Lighting Package 856    
Driver Assistance Package 1,286    
Active Driving Assistant   460 460
Premium Package   2,115 1,840
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Apple CarPlay support   375 375
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,335  
Luxury Package     1,335
Options (change) 2,490 6,800 6,500
Options (change) 2,142 6,355 6,080
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $31,335 $51,095 $57,195
Total Invoice $29,866 $48,300 $53,975

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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: $16,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,026
Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI SE430i440i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,335$51,095$57,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,335$47,490$53,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,825
Total Invoice$29,866$48,300$53,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,408-3,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,866$44,892$50,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,421

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

Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI SE430i440i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,550$8,155$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,408-3,662

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

Model Year20162018
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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested205069%
Total Not Requested90031%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested139086%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested109083%
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%

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