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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: $61,845

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,215

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $1,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesZ4
Trim540isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,450 $52,400
Base Invoice $53,180 $48,410
Premium Package 1,950 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550
Heated front seats 500 500
Upholstered instrument panel 500  
Navigation system   2,100
7-speed automated manual   1,575
Rear seat pass-through   195
Auto-dimming headlights   250
App support   250
iPod integration   400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350
Premium Package 1,795 2,275
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 500
Heated front seats 455 455
Upholstered instrument panel 460  
Navigation system   1,910
7-speed automated manual   1,435
Rear seat pass-through   175
Auto-dimming headlights   230
App support   230
iPod integration   365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230
Options (change) 4,400 11,270
Options (change) 4,040 10,265
Destination 995 875
Total Price $61,845 $64,545
Total Invoice $58,215 $59,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 540i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,045
Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesZ4
Trim540isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine335hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$61,845$64,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,845$61,965
Total Invoice$58,215$59,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,215$57,170

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesZ4
Trim540isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,490$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.1 in98.3 in
Length194.6 in166.9 in
Width73.5 in70.5 in
Height58.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested210097%
Total Not Requested753%

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