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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $22,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $930

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $53,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Cargo net 100 100 60 60 60
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Sport Package     2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
M Sport Package       2,500  
Cargo net 80 80 53 53 53
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Sport Package     1,820    
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
M Sport Package       2,275  
Options (change) 100 100 7,710 6,960 4,460
Options (change) 80 80 7,023 6,338 4,063
Destination 850 850 995 995 995
Total Price $36,020 $40,735 $58,405 $65,455 $71,805
Total Invoice $34,597 $930 $54,423 $60,913 $66,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,620
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine220hp I4292hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,020$40,735$58,405$65,455$71,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-3,110-4,510-4,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$39,660$55,295$60,945$66,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0$5,650$11,550
Total Invoice$34,597$930$54,423$60,913$66,778
Adjustments for Features0-25-2,898-4,197-4,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$905$51,525$56,716$62,165
Cost Above Minimum$33,692$0$0$5,191$10,640

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Backup collision intervention $150   
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Larger infotainment display$0$0   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Performance meter $150   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300 $300
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,275$8,350$10,385$11,785$12,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$3,110$4,510$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-25-2,898-4,197-4,613

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.8 in98.3 in
Length167.6 in166.9 in
Width70.8 in70.5 in
Height58.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%

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