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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: $22,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,551

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $19,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIZ4Z4Z4
TrimGTI AutobahnRsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,095 $35,655 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $32,651 $34,229 $45,215 $52,575 $60,715
Cargo net 100 100 60 60 60
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  
Cargo net 80 80 53 53 53
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) 100 100 7,260 6,210 3,710
Options (change) 80 80 6,613 5,653 3,378
Destination 820 820 925 925 925
Total Price $35,015 $36,575 $57,135 $64,085 $70,435
Total Invoice $33,551 $35,129 $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: $18,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,144
Model Year20172017201420142014
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?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,015$36,575$57,135$64,085$70,435
Adjustments for Features-1,9250-5,310-5,460-7,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,090$36,575$51,825$58,625$63,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,485$0$6,800$11,450
Total Invoice$33,551$35,129$52,753$59,153$65,018
Adjustments for Features-1,8450-4,903-5,040-6,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,706$35,129$47,850$54,113$58,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,423$0$6,263$10,559

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172017201420142014
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
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   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
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
Traffic + travel information$25 $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
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$7,475$5,550$10,860$11,010$12,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0$5,310$5,460$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8450-4,903-5,040-6,609

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172014
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

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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
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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