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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: $22,165

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $31,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,309

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $28,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelJettaJettaZ4Z4Z4
TrimSELTDIsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Navigation Package   1,200      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Navigation Package   1,152      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 0 1,200 4,050 4,050 4,050
Options (change) 0 1,152 3,685 3,685 3,685
Destination 770 770 895 895 895
Total Price $22,165 $24,965 $53,595 $60,095 $69,145
Total Invoice $21,309 $23,997 $49,520 $55,500 $63,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,180
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelJettaJettaZ4Z4Z4
TrimSELTDIsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,165$24,965$53,595$60,095$69,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-7,610-9,985-12,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$23,915$45,985$50,110$57,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$4,125$11,125
Total Invoice$21,309$23,997$49,520$55,500$63,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,009-7,031-9,222-11,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,309$22,988$42,489$46,278$52,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,679$0$3,789$10,227

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelJettaJettaZ4Z4Z4
TrimSELTDIsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$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   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
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
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
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$1,950$3,000$9,560$11,935$13,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$7,610$9,985$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,009-7,031-9,222-11,109

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
ModelJettaZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.4 in98.3 in
Length182.2 in166.9 in
Width70.0 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

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