Presented By: Abigail SideActivity 15: Buying Your First Car

January 5th, 2011

A comparison of two cars I would like to own: A Jeep Wrangler and a BMW X5

Jeep Wrangler

Vs.

BMW X5

Let’s look at Jeep Wrangler

Why do I want this vehicle?-All wheel drive-Removable top-Drive in all weather conditions and in all four seasons

Safety Features of the Jeep WranglerThe Safety rating of the Jeep Wrangler is 7.9. Below are some

of the important safety features this car has:

• Electronic Stability Control

• 4-Wheel ABS

• Child Seat Lower Anchorage

• Adjustable Upper Belt – Front

• Pretensioner

• Energy Management Feature

• Advanced Air Bag Features

• Tire Pressure Monitor

These features are important to me because they will allow me to drive safely in many weather conditions. Also passengers can ride safely as well.

Technology and Entertainment Features of the Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below

are some of its features

• Heated power windows

• new steering wheel with audio

• hands-free cell phone

• cruise control buttons

Specifications of the Jeep Wrangler• Manual Transmission

• 3.8-liter V6 engine

• 205 HP

• Maximum cargo capacity:1,000 lbs.

• Wheelbase: 95.4

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the Jeep Wrangler

City MPG: 13Highway MPG: 17

Average price per gallon of gas: $2.21Average miles per week I drive: 100Total weekly gas bill: $221

Now let’s look at BMW X5

Why do I want this vehicle?-All wheel drive-3 row seating plus storage in the back-Side/Curtain Airbags

Safety Features of the BMW X5The safety rating of the BMW X5 is 8.2. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:

• Electronic Stability Control

• 4-Wheel ABS

• Advanced Air Bag Features

• Side Airbag - Front

• Head Airbag - Front

• Tire Pressure Monitor

Technology and Entertainment Features of the BMW x5

The BMW X5 is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are

some of its features

• Navigation System • Bluetooth • iPod input • Satellite radio• DVD player

Specifications of the BMW X5

• Automatic transmission

• 4.4L V8 engine

• 225 Horsepower

• Maximum

• Stability and Traction control

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the BMW

City MPG: 12Highway MPG: 17

Average price per gallon of gas: $2.59Average miles per week I drive: 100Total weekly gas bill: $259

Final CostsJeep Wrangler BMW X5

$42,500-$71,100$22,045 to $29,245