BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010 BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2012

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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: $71,245

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,740

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $9,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3sDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,050 $64,200
Base Invoice $61,865 $59,245
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Rear seat pass-through 195  
Premium Package 1,350 1,100
Technology Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 380 750
Rear spoiler 0  
Navigation system   2,150
Proximity key   500
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Rear seat pass-through 175  
Premium Package 1,230 1,000
Technology Package 2,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 345 685
Rear spoiler 0  
Navigation system   1,955
Proximity key   455
Options (change) 11,575 6,150
Options (change) 10,535 5,600
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $81,200 $71,245
Total Invoice $74,975 $65,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,178
Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3sDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine414hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$81,200$71,245
Adjustments for Features-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,055$71,245
Total Invoice$74,975$65,740
Adjustments for Features-1,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,918$65,740

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3sDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
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
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
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 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0570

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in98.3 in
Length180.6 in166.9 in
Width70.2 in70.5 in
Height54.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 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 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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