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 $17,760 lower than the BMW Z4 sDrive35i's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW Z4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 17,760 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 15,766 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | TL | Z4 |
| Trim | SH-AWD | sDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 305hp V6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/26 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 440, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | x- |
| Total Price | 43,880 | 61,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 43,880 | 61,640 |
| Total Invoice | 41,159 | 56,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 41,159 | 56,925 |
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: 17,765 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD | ||
| Difference: 15,771 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | TL | Z4 |
| Trim | SH-AWD | sDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | 39,255 | 55,150 |
| Base Invoice | 36,812 | 50,920 |
| Technology Package | 3,730 | |
| Premium Package | 1,100 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 450 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Technology Package | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 1,000 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 430 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Total options | 3,730 | 5,600 |
| Total options | 3,452 | 5,115 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | 43,880 | 61,645 |
| Total Invoice | 41,159 | 56,930 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the 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 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 |
Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | TL | Z4 |
| Trim | SH-AWD | sDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $50 | |
| Traffic information | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic start / stop | $300 | |
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,505 | $6,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | TL | Z4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 98.3 in |
| Length | 194.0 in | 166.9 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 50.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,968 lb. | 3,538 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 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 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 350 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 50 | No |
| ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 36% |
Option Package Details
sDrive35i
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 350 | Yes |
| Text-to-speech reader | 50 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 6% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Acura TL Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Acura TL: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
See above. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Beautiful inside and very comfrotable and functional |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Top notch. Everything as it should be for a near luxury car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Everything fits and I find nothing that gives a "cheap" impression. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
First class throughout. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Top quality. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Honda quality |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Acura TL: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very cheap interior, compared to 2000 TL. Fit and Finish poor, compared to Generation 1&2. Materials used are not top notch. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After 16,000 miles and numerous trips to the dealer the car still "shakes,rattles and rolls". They blame the low profile tires which I disagree with. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear bumper was crooked from the day it was brought home and needed to be fixed by the dealer. The dash got wavy and needed replacing before 12,000 miles. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rattles that the dealer cannot or will not fix |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both TLs I drove had only 30k miles on them, and were cared for, but interior had little squeaks here and there. Also, leather interior on these cars looks ragged after a few years, none of the older TLs leather held up even when cared for... |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rattles. |
What Our Members Are Saying about BMW Z4 Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the BMW Z4: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
clean and nice design |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
High quality materials throughout. Just like and BMW |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Everything feels so solid, and the feel,smell, and look of all the materials does not feel cheap at all. You feel like you are in something that cost what you paid for. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Convertible top still looks like new after 6 years. Glass rear window. Trouble free engine. Smooth shifting transmission. 12 yr corrosion warranty. Free of rattles and annoying trim issues. |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sitting in this and operating the switches and feeling the materials is a pleasurable experience. High-quality all the way around. |
