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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: $60,217

BMW 5-Series 530e   
Difference: $5,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021202120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesZ4Z4
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500 $52,400 $61,550
M Sport Design 4,900   4,900        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550     550 550
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 1,000 700        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 700 700 700 700 3,500 1,350 1,350
Luxury Design   500          
Premium Tier   2,300          
Heated front seats       500      
Wood trim       0 0    
Sunroof         0    
Navigation system           2,100 2,100
Premium Package           2,500 2,500
Cold Weather Package           1,000 1,000
Sport Package           2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear           750 750
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
App support           250 250
iPod integration           400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
Proximity key           500 500
M Sport Design 4,510   4,510        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505     500 500
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 920 645        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 645 645 645 645 3,185 1,230 1,230
Luxury Design   460          
Premium Tier   2,115          
Heated front seats       455      
Wood trim       0 0    
Sunroof         0    
Navigation system           1,910 1,910
Premium Package           2,275 2,275
Cold Weather Package           910 910
Sport Package           2,095  
Obstacle detection, rear           685 685
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
App support           230 230
iPod integration           365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
Proximity key           455 455
Options (change) 8,490 6,690 7,040 1,200 3,500 12,300 10,000
Options (change) 7,815 6,155 6,480 1,100 3,185 11,205 9,110
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $63,685 $60,217 $67,485 $78,995 $108,995 $65,575 $72,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,249
Model Year2021202120212021202120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesZ4Z4
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,685$60,217$67,485$78,995$108,995$65,575$72,425
Adjustments for Features-500-50-3,600-5,600-1,345-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,635$60,217$67,435$75,395$103,395$64,230$69,830
Cost Above Minimum$3,418$0$7,218$15,178$43,178$0$5,600

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2021202120212021202120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesZ4Z4
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual     $150 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700   
4WD    $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar     $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net     $40$40
Ski sack     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0     
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0$0$0  
Body kit$0 $0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350  
Headlight washers     $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights   $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75  
No leather in second row     $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,490$7,440$7,490$11,040$13,040$8,785$10,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$50$3,600$5,600$1,345$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-6-95-266-1,241-2,394

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20212011
Model5-SeriesZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.1 in98.3 in
Length195.8 in166.9 in
Width73.5 in70.5 in
Height58.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.3,242 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 Volume14.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested95037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested95037%

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%
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 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested210097%
Total Not Requested753%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40074%
Total Not Requested14026%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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%
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 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested210097%
Total Not Requested753%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40074%
Total Not Requested14026%

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