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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4
TrimGTIRsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $42,090 $47,520
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Premium Package     3,900  
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Rear seat pass-through     175 175
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Aluminum trim     500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Premium Package     3,550  
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Rear seat pass-through     160 160
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Aluminum trim     455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 6,000 0 9,220 4,820
Options (change) 5,760 0 8,390 4,385
Destination 770 770 825 825
Total Price $31,365 $35,360 $55,795 $57,295
Total Invoice $30,141 $33,977 $51,305 $52,730

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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: $17,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,902
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4
TrimGTIRsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4256hp I4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,365$35,360$55,795$57,295
Adjustments for Features0-700-6,810-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,660$48,985$52,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0$3,250
Total Invoice$30,141$33,977$51,305$52,730
Adjustments for Features0-673-6,262-4,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,304$45,043$48,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,163$0$3,030

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4
TrimGTIRsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $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
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,900$5,600$11,610$9,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$6,810$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-6,262-4,657

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122009
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested260064%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested67583%
Total Not Requested14017%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested152549%
Total Not Requested160051%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested67583%
Total Not Requested14017%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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