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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: $69,645

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $11,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,285

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $10,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesZ4
TrimM3sDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $68,750 $64,200
Base Invoice $63,430 $59,245
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,500  
Rear seat pass-through 195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Wood trim 0 0
App support 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500
Rear spoiler 0  
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 2,275  
Rear seat pass-through 175  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Wood trim 0 0
App support 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455
Rear spoiler 0  
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Options (change) 9,345 4,550
Options (change) 8,505 4,145
Destination 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $80,690 $69,645
Total Invoice $74,530 $64,285

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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: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,003
Model Year20122013
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$80,690$69,645
Adjustments for Features-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,345$69,645
Total Invoice$74,530$64,285
Adjustments for Features-1,2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,288$64,285

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122013
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 
Residual heat$50 
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 
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
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 
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$3,315$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2420

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122013
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested154094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested094%
Total Not Requested06%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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