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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,974

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $27,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,439

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $25,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelJettaZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.0TsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,590 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $21,702 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Package 3 4,885      
Cargo net 69      
Navigation system 1,800      
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   850 850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Wood trim   500    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Package 3 4,463      
Cargo net 55      
Navigation system 1,589      
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   775 775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Wood trim   455    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 6,754 9,050 6,350 6,350
Options (change) 6,107 8,240 5,780 5,780
Destination 630 895 895 895
Total Price $30,974 $58,595 $62,395 $71,445
Total Invoice $28,439 $54,075 $57,595 $65,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,582
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelJettaZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.0TsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,974$58,595$62,395$71,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,560-6,360-8,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,974$52,035$56,035$63,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$11,000
Total Invoice$28,439$54,075$57,595$65,920
Adjustments for Features0-6,054-5,871-7,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,439$48,021$51,724$58,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,703$10,139

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelJettaZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.0TsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
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 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$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   
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,900$9,460$9,260$11,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,560$6,360$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,054-5,871-7,760

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062012
ModelJettaZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in98.3 in
Length179.3 in166.9 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height57.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested387588%
Total Not Requested55012%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 lighting150No
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested267595%
Total Not Requested1505%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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