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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $16,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $15,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn430i440i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $43,300 $49,700
Base Invoice $33,667 $40,950 $46,900
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
Track Handling Package   1,700 1,700
Run-flat tire delete   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Luxury Package     1,450
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
Track Handling Package   1,565 1,565
Run-flat tire delete   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Luxury Package     1,335
Options (change) 0 8,500 8,200
Options (change) 0 7,920 7,645
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $35,920 $52,795 $58,895
Total Invoice $34,517 $49,865 $55,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,171
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn430i440i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp 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$35,920$52,795$58,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$50,490$56,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,825
Total Invoice$34,517$49,865$55,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,177-2,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$47,688$53,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,419

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn430i440i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$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
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
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
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$4,450$6,755$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,177-2,433

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in110.6 in
Length167.6 in182.6 in
Width70.8 in71.9 in
Height58.2 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
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%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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