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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $92,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTI7-Series
TrimRAlpina B7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,785 $126,500
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
App support   250
AWD   3,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
App support   230
AWD   2,760
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Options (change) 1,100 5,650
Options (change) 1,056 5,175
Destination 850 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $41,735 $134,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,885
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTI7-Series
TrimRAlpina B7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp I4500hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/35-21
Total Price$41,735$134,345
Adjustments for Features0-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$127,690

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTI7-Series
TrimRAlpina B7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,025$14,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,139

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTI7-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in126.4 in
Length167.6 in205.3 in
Width70.8 in74.9 in
Height58.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.4,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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