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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: $64,945

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $3,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,940

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $2,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesZ4
Trim550isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,000 $55,150
Base Invoice $57,220 $50,920
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600 2,300
Aluminum trim 0  
App support 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Proximity key 1,000 500
Heated front seats 500 500
7-speed automated manual   450
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   1,100
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365 2,095
Aluminum trim 0  
App support 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Proximity key 910 455
Heated front seats 455 455
7-speed automated manual   430
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   1,000
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 5,200 8,900
Options (change) 4,755 8,125
Destination 895 895
Total Price $68,095 $64,945
Total Invoice $62,870 $59,940

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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: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,788
Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesZ4
Trim550isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$68,095$64,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,095$60,765
Total Invoice$62,870$59,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,870$56,082

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
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 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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,565$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,858

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
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.3,538 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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%
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%
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, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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