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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $23,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $20,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Jetta
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $29,545
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $28,362
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
App support 250 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Floor mats       235
Door sill trim plates       240
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
App support 230 230 230  
Proximity key 455 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Floor mats       185
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 5,050 5,050 5,050 475
Options (change) 4,600 4,600 4,600 385
Destination 895 895 895 850
Total Price $54,595 $61,095 $70,145 $30,870
Total Invoice $50,435 $56,415 $64,740 $29,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,233
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Jetta
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,595$61,095$70,145$30,870
Adjustments for Features-2,820-5,195-7,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,775$55,900$62,900$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$11,125$0
Total Invoice$50,435$56,415$64,740$29,597
Adjustments for Features-2,605-4,797-6,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,830$51,618$58,053$29,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,788$10,223$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Jetta
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row $-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,860$11,235$13,285$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$5,195$7,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,605-4,797-6,6870

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelZ4Jetta
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in104.4 in
Length166.9 in183.3 in
Width70.5 in70.0 in
Height50.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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 Volume10.9 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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