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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: $48,135

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $10,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,450

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $8,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201220122012
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4Z4
Trim330isDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,250 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $38,115 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Luxury Design 0      
Convenience Tier 1,750      
Navigation system 1,700      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Heated steering wheel 190      
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   850 850 850
Wood trim   500    
Proximity key   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
App support   250 250 250
Luxury Design 0      
Convenience Tier 1,610      
Navigation system 1,565      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500 500 500
Heated front seats 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Heated steering wheel 175      
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   775 775 775
Wood trim   455    
Proximity key   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
App support   230 230 230
Options (change) 6,890 9,200 6,500 6,500
Options (change) 6,340 8,380 5,920 5,920
Destination 995 895 895 895
Total Price $48,135 $58,745 $62,545 $71,595
Total Invoice $45,450 $54,215 $57,735 $66,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,808
Model Year2019201220122012
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4Z4
Trim330isDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,135$58,745$62,545$71,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-2,270-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,135$56,625$60,275$67,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$45,450$54,215$57,735$66,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,957-2,095-3,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,450$52,258$55,640$62,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,382$9,816

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2019201220122012
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4Z4
Trim330isDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$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$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,015$8,135$8,285$10,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120$2,270$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,957-2,095-3,986

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in98.3 in
Length185.7 in166.9 in
Width71.9 in70.5 in
Height56.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested3050108%
Total Not Requested-225-8%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

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%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

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