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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: $58,950

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,425

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $46,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3M Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,600 $52,400
Base Invoice $51,685 $4,390
Cold Weather Package (convertible) 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package   2,950
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Cold Weather Package (convertible) 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640
Rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package   2,685
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 3,725 5,725
Options (change) 3,390 5,210
Destination 695 825
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $62,020 $58,950
Total Invoice $56,770 $10,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,080
Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3M Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine333hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,020$58,950
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,730$58,950
Total Invoice$56,770$10,425
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,505$10,425

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3M Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,215$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2650

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.3 in98.2 in
Length176.7 in161.1 in
Width69.2 in70.1 in
Height54.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.7 ft38.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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