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Acura TL vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $16,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,059

Acura TL   
Difference: $14,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelTLTLZ4Z4Z4
TrimBaseSH-AWDsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,905 $39,455 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $33,712 $36,998 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Technology Package 3,730 3,730      
Premium Package     3,300 1,100 1,100
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
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Technology Package 3,452 3,452      
Premium Package     3,005 1,000 1,000
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
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 7,350 5,150 5,150
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 6,690 4,685 4,685
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $40,530 $44,080 $56,895 $61,195 $70,245
Total Invoice $38,059 $41,345 $52,525 $56,500 $64,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,561
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelTLTLZ4Z4Z4
TrimBaseSH-AWDsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6305hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,530$44,080$56,895$61,195$70,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-4,230-4,680-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,530$41,880$52,665$56,515$63,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$38,059$41,345$52,525$56,500$64,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,063-3,905-4,321-6,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,059$39,282$48,620$52,179$58,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$3,559$9,994

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelTLTLZ4Z4Z4
TrimBaseSH-AWDsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
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
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
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$100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,730$6,930$8,960$9,410$11,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$4,230$4,680$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063-3,905-4,321-6,211

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132012
ModelTLZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in98.3 in
Length194.0 in166.9 in
Width74.0 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested116560%
Total Not Requested77540%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested116560%
Total Not Requested77540%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested30011%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

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