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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: $32,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $25,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,686

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $22,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,135 $35,650 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $28,930 $34,225 $45,215 $52,575 $60,715
Lighting Package 995        
Cargo net 100 100 60 60 60
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245      
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Sport Package     2,300    
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        
Cargo net 80 80 53 53 53
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154      
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Sport Package     2,095    
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) 1,095 2,345 7,260 6,210 3,710
Options (change) 936 2,234 6,613 5,653 3,378
Destination 820 820 925 925 925
Total Price $32,050 $38,815 $57,135 $64,085 $70,435
Total Invoice $30,686 $37,279 $52,753 $59,153 $65,018

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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: $19,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,957
Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp I4292hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
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$32,050$38,815$57,135$64,085$70,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-5,535-5,685-7,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,050$37,315$51,600$58,400$63,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,265$0$6,800$11,450
Total Invoice$30,686$37,279$52,753$59,153$65,018
Adjustments for Features0-1,441-5,110-5,247-6,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,686$35,838$47,643$53,906$58,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,152$0$6,263$10,558

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
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
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
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,975$10,010$10,160$11,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$5,535$5,685$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,441-5,110-5,247-6,817

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162014
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
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
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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