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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: $28,950

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $25,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,784

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $22,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelJettaZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.0T GLIsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,895 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $26,779 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Floor mats 235      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Proximity key   500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500
App support   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Premium Package     1,100 1,100
Floor mats 185      
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Proximity key   455 455 455
Heated front seats   455 455 455
App support   230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Premium Package     1,000 1,000
Options (change) 235 5,050 6,150 6,150
Options (change) 185 4,600 5,600 5,600
Destination 820 895 895 895
Total Price $28,950 $54,595 $62,195 $71,245
Total Invoice $27,784 $50,435 $57,415 $65,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,993
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelJettaZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.0T GLIsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,950$54,595$62,195$71,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,960-7,235-9,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$50,635$54,960$61,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325$11,325
Total Invoice$27,784$50,435$57,415$65,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,658-6,679-8,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,784$46,777$50,736$57,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,959$10,395

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelJettaZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.0T GLIsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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 
Power rear side windows$200   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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   
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 driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $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$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$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,900$8,860$12,135$14,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,960$7,235$9,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,658-6,679-8,568

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
ModelJettaZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.4 in98.3 in
Length183.3 in166.9 in
Width70.0 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
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%

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