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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $25,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTIRsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Autobahn Package 6,200        
Premium Package     3,900    
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100
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    
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Autobahn Package 5,952        
Premium Package     3,550    
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910
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    
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 6,200 0 9,595 5,195 5,195
Options (change) 5,952 0 8,730 4,725 4,725
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $31,790 $35,590 $56,970 $58,470 $67,620
Total Invoice $30,550 $34,198 $52,585 $54,010 $62,425

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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: $18,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,495
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTIRsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4256hp I4255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,790$35,590$56,970$58,470$67,620
Adjustments for Features0-450-7,085-5,260-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,140$49,885$53,210$60,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0$3,325$10,425
Total Invoice$30,550$34,198$52,585$54,010$62,425
Adjustments for Features0-432-6,540-4,859-6,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,766$46,045$49,151$55,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,216$0$3,106$9,632

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTIRsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25  
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$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
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
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$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$0   
Fog lights$125 $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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,600$12,135$10,310$12,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$7,085$5,260$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-432-6,540-4,859-6,748

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132011
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested125031%

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, 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
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 Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%

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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