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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: $59,300

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $16,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,740

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $59,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3M Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,950 $52,400
Base Invoice $59,935 $4,390
Premium Package 1,350 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Navigation system 2,100 1,800
Wood trim 0 0
HD radio 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package 1,230 2,685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 430
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Navigation system 1,910 1,640
Wood trim 0 0
HD radio 315 315
Heated front seats 455 455
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Options (change) 8,650 6,075
Options (change) 7,865 5,525
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $76,125 $59,300
Total Invoice $70,325 $10,740

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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: $10,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,747
Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3M Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine414hp V8330hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$76,125$59,300
Adjustments for Features-6,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,805$59,300
Total Invoice$70,325$10,740
Adjustments for Features-5,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,487$10,740

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3M Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,915$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in98.2 in
Length180.6 in161.1 in
Width70.2 in70.1 in
Height54.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165073%
Total Not Requested60027%

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