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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,975

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $11,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,840

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $10,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesZ4
Trim135isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,100 $52,400
Base Invoice $40,750 $48,410
BMW Assist 650  
Navigation system 2,150 2,100
M Sport Package 1,200  
Premium Package 1,750 2,500
7-speed automated manual 450 1,575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Aluminum trim 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
App support 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 380 750
Cold Weather Package   1,000
iPod integration   400
Sport Package   2,300
BMW Assist 590  
Navigation system 1,955 1,910
M Sport Package 1,090  
Premium Package 1,595 2,275
7-speed automated manual 430 1,435
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Aluminum trim 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
App support 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 345 685
Cold Weather Package   910
iPod integration   365
Sport Package   2,095
Options (change) 8,980 12,525
Options (change) 8,195 11,410
Destination 895 875
Total Price $53,975 $65,800
Total Invoice $49,840 $60,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,208
Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesZ4
Trim135isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,975$65,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,975$62,930
Total Invoice$49,840$60,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,840$58,048

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesZ4
Trim135isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,540$9,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,647

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.7 in98.3 in
Length172.2 in166.9 in
Width68.8 in70.5 in
Height55.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,725 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested150095%
Total Not Requested805%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested40074%
Total Not Requested14026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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