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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,465

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $19,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,397

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $18,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelJetta4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGLI430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,745 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $22,795 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Autobahn Package 2,050      
Navigation system 900      
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Autobahn Package 1,968      
Navigation system 864      
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,950 2,850 2,550 550
Options (change) 2,832 2,620 2,345 505
Destination 770 995 995 995
Total Price $27,465 $47,145 $53,245 $69,245
Total Invoice $26,397 $44,565 $50,240 $65,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,735
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelJetta4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGLI430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$27,465$47,145$53,245$69,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,805-7,055-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,465$40,340$46,190$62,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,850$22,150
Total Invoice$26,397$44,565$50,240$65,140
Adjustments for Features0-6,433-6,657-6,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,397$38,132$43,583$58,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,451$20,653

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelJetta4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGLI430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel 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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Metal pedals$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$1,375$8,180$8,430$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,805$7,055$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,433-6,657-6,355

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelJetta4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in110.6 in
Length182.2 in182.6 in
Width70.0 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested81550%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

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