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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,945

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,270

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $7,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM3sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $65,500 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $61,595 $53,580 $61,720
Executive Package 4,100    
Full Merino Leather 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Wood trim 0   0
Sunroof 0    
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Technology Package   2,250 2,250
M Sport Package   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Executive Package 3,770    
Full Merino Leather 2,435    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500 500
Wood trim 0   0
Sunroof 0    
Cold Weather Package   635 635
Technology Package   2,050 2,050
M Sport Package   2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Options (change) 7,300 8,450 5,950
Options (change) 6,710 7,695 5,420
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $73,795 $66,945 $73,295
Total Invoice $69,300 $62,270 $68,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,988
Model Year201820162016
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM3sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine425hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$73,795$66,945$73,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,105-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,795$64,840$70,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,900
Total Invoice$69,300$62,270$68,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,958-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,300$60,312$65,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,448

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201820162016
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM3sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Text dictation $50$50
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,140$9,245$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,105$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,958-2,375

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182016
Model3-SeriesZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in98.3 in
Length182.5 in166.9 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

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