Acura TL vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison


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For the Acura TL vs. BMW Z4 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the TL vs. Z4 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the TL and Z4 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Acura TL SH-AWD's price is $15,070 lower than the BMW Z4 sDrive30i's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW Z4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 15,070 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 13,809 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | TL | Z4 |
| Trim | SH-AWD | sDrive30i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 305hp V6 | 255hp I6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 0/0 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 440, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | 42,995 | 57,120 |
| Adjustments for Features | -945 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 42,050 | 57,120 |
| Total Invoice | 39,571 | 52,510 |
| Adjustments for Features | -870 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 38,701 | 52,510 |
Invoice Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW Z4
Price Comparison (MSRP): Acura TL vs. BMW Z4The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Acura TL SH-AWD | ||
| Difference: 14,125 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD | ||
| Difference: 12,939 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | TL | Z4 |
| Trim | SH-AWD | sDrive30i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | 38,505 | 45,750 |
| Base Invoice | 35,391 | 42,090 |
| Technology Package | 3,730 | |
| Premium Package | 3,900 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,325 | |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Aluminum trim | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | 175 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Technology Package | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 3,550 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,205 | |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Aluminum trim | 455 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | 160 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Total options | 3,730 | 10,545 |
| Total options | 3,420 | 9,595 |
| Destination | 760 | 825 |
| Total Price | 42,995 | 57,120 |
| Total Invoice | 39,571 | 52,510 |
Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | TL | Z4 |
| Trim | SH-AWD | sDrive30i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Compact spare tire | $75 | |
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $100 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $50 | |
| Traffic information | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $2750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| Compass | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | $250 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,755 | $5,810 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $945 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -870 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | TL | Z4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 98.3 in |
| Length | 195.3 in | 166.9 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 50.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,971 lb. | 3,307 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
SH-AWD
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| OnStar | 350 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Rearview monitor | 200 | No |
| Keyless access and ignition | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Travel information system | 50 | No |
| ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 36% |
Option Package Details
sDrive30i
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information system | 50 | Yes |
| High-definition radio | 100 | No |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Digital media reader | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 13% |
| Rear seat pass-through | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, driver | 150 | No |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| OnStar | 350 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Power recline, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver | 200 | Yes |
| Power height, passenger | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power height, driver | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power recline, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2975 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 8% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Acura TL
| Price of the Acura TL: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Out the door pricing undercuts G35 by over $4K. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
At the time of purchase there was rebades available |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very competitively priced for the features. Simple pricing structure - nearly everything is standard. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
bought new at end of 2005 model year. dealer wanted to move it; was willing to give me a very good price; less expensive than comparables at the time (lexus, volvo) |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Price. I shopped Infiniti and Cadillac and found that when optioned to match the Acura TL they were significantly more expensive. |
| Price of the Acura TL: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Price for the AWD Tech was a little high, coudl have been $2K cheaper. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Little high. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Alot of money for such poor quality. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Expensive car and expensive tires. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car is overpriced. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW Z4
| Price of the BMW Z4: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Due to poor sales the local dealers were offering cars a dealer invoice |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Its a great value used, not so much new. |
| Price of the BMW Z4: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
a bit expensive |
