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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: $66,195

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,060

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM3sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,000 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $60,200 $50,920 $59,245
Executive Package 3,900    
Full Merino Leather 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Premium Package   1,100 1,100
Sport Package   2,300  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   850 850
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
App support   250 250
Executive Package 3,590    
Full Merino Leather 2,435    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 500 500
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Premium Package   1,000 1,000
Sport Package   2,095  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   775 775
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
App support   230 230
Options (change) 7,250 10,150 7,850
Options (change) 6,670 9,245 7,150
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $72,245 $66,195 $72,945
Total Invoice $67,865 $61,060 $67,290

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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: $8,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,876
Model Year201720122012
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM3sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine425hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$72,245$66,195$72,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,245-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,245$63,950$69,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500
Total Invoice$67,865$61,060$67,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,071-3,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,865$58,989$64,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,077

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201720122012
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM3sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,240$7,485$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,245$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,071-3,224

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,502 lb.3,264 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested57538%
Total Not Requested92562%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
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%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

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