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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: $35,015

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $24,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,551

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $21,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,095 $35,655 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $32,651 $34,229 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Cargo net 100 100      
Premium Package     3,300 1,100 1,100
Sport Package     2,300 2,300  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package     850 850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Proximity key     500 500 500
App support     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Cargo net 80 80      
Premium Package     3,005 1,000 1,000
Sport Package     2,095 2,095  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package     775 775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Proximity key     455 455 455
App support     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Options (change) 100 100 10,250 8,050 5,750
Options (change) 80 80 9,335 7,330 5,235
Destination 820 820 895 895 895
Total Price $35,015 $36,575 $59,795 $64,095 $70,845
Total Invoice $33,551 $35,129 $55,170 $59,145 $65,375

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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: $21,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,749
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine220hp I4292hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,015$36,575$59,795$64,095$70,845
Adjustments for Features-1,9250-5,110-5,560-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,090$36,575$54,685$58,535$64,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,485$0$3,850$9,350
Total Invoice$33,551$35,129$55,170$59,145$65,375
Adjustments for Features-1,8450-4,715-5,131-6,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,706$35,129$50,455$54,014$59,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,423$0$3,559$8,636

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172017201220122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500    
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   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
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
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$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$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
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$7,475$5,550$10,660$11,110$12,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0$5,110$5,560$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8450-4,715-5,131-6,284

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
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
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

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