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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: $64,370

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $4,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,175

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $4,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
Model5-SeriesZ4
Trim550isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $60,200 $51,650
Base Invoice $55,585 $47,520
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200 2,300
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 595
Proximity key 1,000 500
Heated front seats 500 500
iPod integration 400 400
Aluminum trim 0  
7-speed automated manual   1,525
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   2,500
Rear seat pass-through   175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000 2,095
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 540
Proximity key 910 455
Heated front seats 455 455
iPod integration 365 365
Aluminum trim 0  
7-speed automated manual   1,390
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   2,275
Rear seat pass-through   160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 7,650 11,895
Options (change) 6,980 10,830
Destination 875 825
Total Price $68,725 $64,370
Total Invoice $63,440 $59,175

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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: $8,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,809
Model Year20112009
Model5-SeriesZ4
Trim550isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$68,725$64,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,725$60,515
Total Invoice$63,440$59,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,440$55,631

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112009
Model5-SeriesZ4
Trim550isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,040$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,544

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112009
Model5-SeriesZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in98.3 in
Length193.1 in166.9 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height57.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested79097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
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 mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

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