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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: $64,895

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $16,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,650

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $15,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3sDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,550 $51,650
Base Invoice $62,345 $47,520
Convenience Package 2,900  
Cold Weather Package 750 1,000
Premium Package 1,350 2,500
7-speed automated manual 2,900 1,525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 200
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 595
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sport Package   2,300
Navigation system   2,100
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Convenience Package 2,640  
Cold Weather Package 685 910
Premium Package 1,230 2,275
7-speed automated manual 2,640 1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 180
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 540
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sport Package   2,095
Navigation system   1,910
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   455
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Options (change) 11,150 12,420
Options (change) 10,155 11,305
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $81,275 $64,895
Total Invoice $75,075 $59,650

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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: $15,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,196
Model Year20112009
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3sDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine414hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$81,275$64,895
Adjustments for Features-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,945$64,895
Total Invoice$75,075$59,650
Adjustments for Features-1,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,846$59,650

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112009
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3sDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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 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 
Cargo net $40
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
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
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 
Total Value of Features$3,390$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112009
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.3,494 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested79097%
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 - electrical500Yes
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 limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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