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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: $65,395

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,860

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $2,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesZ4
Trim550isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,000 $57,500
Base Invoice $57,220 $53,580
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500
App support 250  
Technology Package   2,250
M Sport Package   2,500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455
App support 230  
Technology Package   2,050
M Sport Package   2,275
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 5,200 6,900
Options (change) 4,755 6,285
Destination 895 995
Total Price $68,095 $65,395
Total Invoice $62,870 $60,860

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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: $6,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,761
Model Year20122016
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$65,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,095$61,365
Total Invoice$62,870$60,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,870$57,109

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122016
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 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,751

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122016
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

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