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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,795

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $29,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,605

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $27,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
Model5-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM5sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,700 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $79,025 $50,920 $59,245
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350 350
Proximity key 1,000 500 500
Heated steering wheel 200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 1,350 1,350
Wood trim 0    
Rear spoiler 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
CD changer, remote   600 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320 320
Proximity key 910 455 455
Heated steering wheel 180    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 1,230 1,230
Wood trim 0    
Rear spoiler 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
CD changer, remote   545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 6,295 10,750 8,450
Options (change) 5,725 9,790 7,695
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $95,870 $66,795 $73,545
Total Invoice $88,625 $61,605 $67,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,542
Model Year201020122012
Model5-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM5sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionS7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$95,870$66,795$73,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,735-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,870$64,060$69,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500
Total Invoice$88,625$61,605$67,835
Adjustments for Features0-2,522-3,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,625$59,083$64,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,076

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201020122012
Model5-SeriesZ4Z4
TrimM5sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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  
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,690$8,425$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,522-3,676

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
Model5-SeriesZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.7 in98.3 in
Length191.1 in166.9 in
Width72.7 in70.5 in
Height57.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft310.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4 specs.

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 mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
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 mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

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