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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: $71,195

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $10,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,220

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $8,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3sDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,550 $65,800
Base Invoice $62,345 $61,215
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 1,350  
Rear seat pass-through 195  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Wood trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500
App support 250  
Rear spoiler 0  
Technology Package   2,250
Obstacle detection, rear   750
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 1,230  
Rear seat pass-through 175  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Wood trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455
App support 230  
Rear spoiler 0  
Technology Package   2,050
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Options (change) 11,095 4,400
Options (change) 10,100 4,010
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $81,220 $71,195
Total Invoice $75,020 $66,220

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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: $8,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,719
Model Year20112015
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)180, 8650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$81,220$71,195
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,050$71,195
Total Invoice$75,020$66,220
Adjustments for Features-1,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,939$66,220

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112015
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 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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
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$3,290$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0810

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112015
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
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

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