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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,070

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $29,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,559

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $26,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201020102010
ModelZ4Z4Z4JettaJettaJetta
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isTDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350      
Navigation system       1,790 1,790 1,790
iPod integration       0 0  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320      
Navigation system       1,581 1,581 1,581
iPod integration       0 0  
Options (change) 3,550 3,550 3,550 1,790 1,790 1,790
Options (change) 3,230 3,230 3,230 1,581 1,581 1,581
Destination 895 895 895 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $53,095 $59,595 $68,645 $24,070 $26,230 $25,820
Total Invoice $49,065 $55,045 $63,370 $22,559 $24,583 $24,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,926
Model Year201220122012201020102010
ModelZ4Z4Z4JettaJettaJetta
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isTDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionM6M6S7M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$53,095$59,595$68,645$24,070$26,230$25,820
Adjustments for Features-7,120-9,495-11,5450-100-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,975$50,100$57,100$24,070$26,130$23,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$11,125$100$2,160$0
Total Invoice$49,065$55,045$63,370$22,559$24,583$24,347
Adjustments for Features-6,580-8,770-10,6580-94-1,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,485$46,275$52,712$22,559$24,489$22,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,790$10,227$0$1,930$44

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012201020102010
ModelZ4Z4Z4JettaJettaJetta
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isTDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote app$25$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100   
Automatic climate control, front $200$200   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Trip computer   $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 $100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200   
No leather in second row $-300$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$9,720$12,095$14,145$2,600$2,700$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,120$9,495$11,545$0$100$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,580-8,770-10,6580-94-1,744

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122010
ModelZ4Jetta
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in101.5 in
Length166.9 in179.3 in
Width70.5 in70.1 in
Height50.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

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