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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: $65,845

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,740

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $1,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
Model5-Series5-SeriesZ4Z4
Trim550iM5sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,900 $93,600 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $60,390 $86,790 $50,920 $59,245
Heated front seats 500   500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500 1,350 1,350
Wood trim   0    
Rear spoiler   0    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Sport Package     2,300  
Premium Package     1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Proximity key     500 500
Heated front seats 455   455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185 1,230 1,230
Wood trim   0    
Rear spoiler   0    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Sport Package     2,095  
Premium Package     1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Proximity key     455 455
Options (change) 500 3,500 9,800 7,500
Options (change) 455 3,185 8,925 6,830
Destination 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $66,395 $99,395 $65,845 $72,595
Total Invoice $61,840 $92,270 $60,740 $66,970

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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: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,103
Model Year2015201520122012
Model5-Series5-SeriesZ4Z4
Trim550iM5sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine443hp V8560hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT8S7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10600, 16?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$66,395$99,395$65,845$72,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,225-3,255-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,395$96,170$62,590$68,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,775$0$5,500
Total Invoice$61,840$92,270$60,740$66,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,994-3,003-4,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,840$89,276$57,737$62,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,436$0$5,077

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2015201520122012
Model5-Series5-SeriesZ4Z4
Trim550iM5sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Trip computer$150$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$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,140$9,365$9,395$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225$3,255$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,994-3,003-4,156

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152012
Model5-SeriesZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in98.3 in
Length193.4 in166.9 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height57.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,264 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 Legroom35.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%

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