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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: $51,345

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,870

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesZ4
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $51,650
Base Invoice $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $47,520
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   2,100
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200   2,500
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 950 950 950 950 2,650 1,350
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500   500
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250   200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Executive Package         4,300  
Wood trim         0  
Sunroof         0  
Obstacle detection, rear           750
Sport Package           2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription           595
Proximity key           500
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,910
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000   2,275
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 865 865 865 865 2,410 1,230
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455   455
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230   180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500
Executive Package         3,915  
Wood trim         0  
Sunroof         0  
Obstacle detection, rear           685
Sport Package           2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription           540
Proximity key           455
Options (change) 12,850 12,850 10,250 10,250 8,500 11,345
Options (change) 11,695 11,695 9,325 9,325 7,735 10,325
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $51,345 $52,845 $54,995 $61,395 $71,495 $63,820
Total Invoice $47,870 $49,250 $51,250 $57,140 $66,450 $58,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,256
Model Year201520152015201520152009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesZ4
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,345$52,845$54,995$61,395$71,495$63,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-1,600-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,345$51,395$54,695$59,920$69,895$59,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$3,350$8,575$18,550$0
Total Invoice$47,870$49,250$51,250$57,140$66,450$58,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,351-280-1,373-1,487-3,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,870$47,899$50,970$55,767$64,963$55,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$3,100$7,897$17,093$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201520152015201520152009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesZ4
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar     $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Power retractable hardtop     $6750
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Headlight washers    $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
No leather in second row     $-300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,315$4,165$5,340$5,465$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$1,600$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,351-280-1,373-1,487-3,544

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152009
Model3-SeriesZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in98.3 in
Length182.5 in166.9 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested170063%
Total Not Requested100037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested170063%
Total Not Requested100037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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