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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: $65,075

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $13,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120112011
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM3sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $69,900 $52,400 $61,550
Executive Package 4,100    
Full Merino Leather 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
Sport Package   2,300  
Premium Package   2,500 2,500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
App support   250 250
iPod integration   400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Executive Package 3,770    
Full Merino Leather 2,435    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500 500
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
Sport Package   2,095  
Premium Package   2,275 2,275
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
App support   230 230
iPod integration   365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Options (change) 7,300 11,800 9,500
Options (change) 6,710 10,750 8,655
Destination 995 875 875
Total Price $78,195 $65,075 $71,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,795
Model Year202120112011
Model3-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM3sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine473hp 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)275/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$78,195$65,075$71,925
Adjustments for Features0-580-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,195$64,495$70,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year202120112011
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  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking$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  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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$7,265$7,845$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-535-1,688

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20212011
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.3,242 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75031%
Total Not Requested165069%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
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%
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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested207595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested207595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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