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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: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $19,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $17,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI S428i435iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $40,750 $46,250 $64,200
Base Invoice $23,995 $38,170 $43,230 $59,745
Sport Line   2,100 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Sport Line   1,910 1,545  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 0 3,150 2,750 550
Options (change) 0 2,865 2,500 500
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $25,815 $44,895 $49,995 $65,745
Total Invoice $24,815 $42,030 $46,725 $61,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,205
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI S428i435iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$25,815$44,895$49,995$65,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-3,215-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$41,680$46,780$60,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$18,660
Total Invoice$24,815$42,030$46,725$61,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,010-3,005-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,815$39,020$43,720$56,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,700$17,185

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

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI S428i435iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
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
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$0$0
Body kit$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation system   $600
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information   $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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$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
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$2,300$5,515$5,515$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$3,215$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,010-3,005-5,035

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

Model Year20172015
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
BMW 4-Series 428i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

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