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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: $27,465

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $26,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,397

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $23,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelJettaZ4Z4Z4
TrimGLIsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,745 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $22,795 $45,715 $53,075 $61,215
Navigation system 900      
Autobahn Package 2,050      
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Wood trim   0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Navigation system 864      
Autobahn Package 1,968      
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Wood trim   0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 2,950 3,650 3,650 3,650
Options (change) 2,832 3,325 3,325 3,325
Destination 770 995 995 995
Total Price $27,465 $53,595 $61,595 $70,445
Total Invoice $26,397 $50,035 $57,395 $65,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,507
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelJettaZ4Z4Z4
TrimGLIsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,465$53,595$61,595$70,445
Adjustments for Features0-8,710-11,010-11,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,465$44,885$50,585$58,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700$13,600
Total Invoice$26,397$50,035$57,395$65,535
Adjustments for Features0-8,131-10,259-11,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,397$41,904$47,136$54,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,232$12,505

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelJettaZ4Z4Z4
TrimGLIsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
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 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
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
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates  $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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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  
Wood trim $300 $300
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$3,125$11,835$14,135$15,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,710$11,010$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,131-10,259-11,126

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122015
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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested54024%
Total Not Requested170076%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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