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BMW 4-Series vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,895

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120122012
Model4-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM440isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,000 $55,150 $64,200
Premium Package 2,000 1,100 1,100
Individual Extended Merino Leather 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Heated steering wheel 190    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
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
Premium Package 1,840 1,000 1,000
Individual Extended Merino Leather 2,345    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500 500
Heated steering wheel 175    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
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) 5,290 7,850 7,850
Options (change) 4,865 7,150 7,150
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $70,285 $63,895 $72,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 4-Series M440i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,522
Model Year202120122012
Model4-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM440isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp I6 H300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT8M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$70,285$63,895$72,945
Adjustments for Features-5,0050-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,280$63,895$70,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,000

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year202120122012
Model4-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM440isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $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  
Wind blocker$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Second-row low console$100  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
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
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Headlight washers $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
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  
Interior trim, special color$0  
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,365$1,360$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4170-1,891

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20212012
Model4-SeriesZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in98.3 in
Length187.9 in166.9 in
Width72.9 in70.5 in
Height54.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,919 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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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