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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: $17,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $16,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTI4-Series4-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn430i440i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $42,150 $48,500
Base Invoice $33,667 $39,880 $45,785
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Luxury Package   0 0
Premium Package   2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Heated front seats   500 500
LED headlights   1,900 1,900
Track Handling Package   1,700 1,700
Run-flat tire delete   0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Navigation system   1,795 1,795
Luxury Package   0 0
Premium Package   2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Apple CarPlay support   375 375
Heated front seats   460 460
LED headlights   1,750 1,750
Track Handling Package   1,565 1,565
Run-flat tire delete   0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335
Options (change) 0 10,450 9,700
Options (change) 0 9,720 9,030
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $35,920 $53,595 $59,195
Total Invoice $34,517 $50,595 $55,810

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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: $16,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,657
Model Year201820172017
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$53,595$59,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,505-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$52,090$57,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,350
Total Invoice$34,517$50,595$55,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,421-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$49,174$54,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,981

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

Model Year201820172017
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 braking, low-speed$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
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  
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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$4,875$6,380$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,421-1,655

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

Model Year20182017
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
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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