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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: $32,655

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $25,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,197

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $23,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,045 $36,595 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $28,843 $35,131 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Lighting Package 995        
Driver Assistance Package 695        
Cargo net 100 100 60 60 60
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495      
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  
Lighting Package 856        
Driver Assistance Package 598        
Cargo net 80 80 53 53 53
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396      
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) 1,790 2,595 7,710 6,960 4,460
Options (change) 1,534 2,476 7,023 6,338 4,063
Destination 820 820 995 995 995
Total Price $32,655 $40,010 $58,405 $65,455 $71,805
Total Invoice $31,197 $38,427 $54,423 $60,913 $66,778

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,975
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp I4292hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6S7S7
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$32,655$40,010$58,405$65,455$71,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-5,635-7,035-7,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,655$37,535$52,770$58,420$64,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,880$0$5,650$11,550
Total Invoice$31,197$38,427$54,423$60,913$66,778
Adjustments for Features0-2,377-5,251-6,547-6,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,197$36,050$49,172$54,366$59,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,853$0$5,194$10,645

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
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   
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
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   
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   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
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 passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,475$6,950$10,110$11,510$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$5,635$7,035$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,377-5,251-6,547-6,961

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.8 in98.3 in
Length167.5 in166.9 in
Width70.8 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,964 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
22.8 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

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 information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%
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 information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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 information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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