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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: $6,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021202120162016
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 $57,500 $66,350
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          
Wood trim       0 0   0
Heated front seats       500      
Sunroof         0    
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Technology Package           2,250 2,250
M Sport Package           2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear           750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
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          
Wood trim       0 0   0
Heated front seats       455      
Sunroof         0    
Cold Weather Package           635 635
Technology Package           2,050 2,050
M Sport Package           2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear           685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
Options (change) 8,490 6,690 7,040 1,200 3,500 8,450 5,950
Options (change) 7,815 6,155 6,480 1,100 3,185 7,695 5,420
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $63,685 $60,217 $67,485 $78,995 $108,995 $66,945 $73,295

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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: $4,198
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,917
Model Year2021202120212021202120162016
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
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16?, 10650, 16
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$66,945$73,295
Adjustments for Features-500-50-3,600-5,600-2,530-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,635$60,217$67,435$75,395$103,395$64,415$70,315
Cost Above Minimum$3,418$0$7,218$15,178$43,178$0$5,900

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2021202120212021202120162016
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  
7-speed automated manual     $1200$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  
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     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking$0 $0$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  
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  
Surround sound   $250$250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Compass     $0$0
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 
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 $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$100
Total Value of Features$7,165$7,115$7,165$10,715$12,715$9,645$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$50$3,600$5,600$2,530$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-6-95-266-2,353-2,770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20212016
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.3,264 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested840100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested840100%
Total Not Requested00%

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