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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: $27,700

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,530

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,445

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelZ4Z4JettaJetta
Trim3.0siM Coupe1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $25,195 $28,362
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Wood trim 0 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130  
Floor mats     235 235
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
HD radio 315 315    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640    
Wood trim 0 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100  
Floor mats     185 185
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 3,875 3,875 605 475
Options (change) 3,525 3,525 485 385
Destination 825 825 850 850
Total Price $45,400 $55,100 $27,700 $30,870
Total Invoice $41,975 $50,900 $26,530 $29,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,918
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelZ4Z4JettaJetta
Trim3.0siM Coupe1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6330hp I6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,400$55,100$27,700$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-400-4,670-4,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,400$54,700$23,030$26,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,300$0$3,445
Total Invoice$41,975$50,900$26,530$29,597
Adjustments for Features0-370-4,473-4,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,975$50,530$22,057$25,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,555$0$3,326

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelZ4Z4JettaJetta
Trim3.0siM Coupe1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,245$2,645$6,915$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$4,670$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370-4,473-4,214

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
ModelZ4Jetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.2 in104.4 in
Length161.9 in183.3 in
Width70.1 in70.0 in
Height49.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume9.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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