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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: $21,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $20,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI S430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $23,995 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Apple CarPlay support   375 375 375
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 0 3,150 2,850 850
Options (change) 0 2,995 2,720 880
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $25,815 $47,445 $53,545 $69,545
Total Invoice $24,815 $44,940 $50,615 $65,515

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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: $14,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,182
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI S430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp 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$25,815$47,445$53,545$69,545
Adjustments for Features0-7,330-7,580-7,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$40,115$45,965$62,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,850$22,150
Total Invoice$24,815$44,940$50,615$65,515
Adjustments for Features0-6,943-7,165-6,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,815$37,997$43,450$58,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,453$20,660

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

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI S430i440iM4
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
Proximity key $250$250$250
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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
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
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
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
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
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$2,000$9,330$9,580$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,330$7,580$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,943-7,165-6,858

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

Model Year20172018
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
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600No
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested139086%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested109083%

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