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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $25,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTIsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,295 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $23,323 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Autobahn Package 5,530      
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   3,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Rear seat pass-through   195 195 195
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500 500
Aluminum trim   500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Autobahn Package 5,310      
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package   3,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Rear seat pass-through   175 175 175
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455 455
Aluminum trim   455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 5,530 8,995 4,595 4,595
Options (change) 5,310 8,185 4,180 4,180
Destination 770 875 875 875
Total Price $30,595 $56,370 $57,870 $67,020
Total Invoice $29,403 $52,040 $53,465 $61,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,396
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTIsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,595$56,370$57,870$67,020
Adjustments for Features0-6,760-4,935-6,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$49,610$52,935$60,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,325$10,425
Total Invoice$29,403$52,040$53,465$61,880
Adjustments for Features0-6,241-4,559-6,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$45,799$48,906$55,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,107$9,632

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTIsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
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 wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,125$10,785$8,960$11,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,760$4,935$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,241-4,559-6,449

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in98.3 in
Length165.4 in166.9 in
Width70.3 in70.5 in
Height58.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested260064%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62582%
Total Not Requested14018%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested122538%
Total Not Requested197562%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62582%
Total Not Requested14018%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62582%
Total Not Requested14018%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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