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BMW Z4 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelZ4RL
TrimsDrive35iBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,500 $48,200
Base Invoice $53,580 $44,098
Technology Package 2,250 4,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 60  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
CD changer, remote 600  
Technology Package 2,050 3,756
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cargo net 53  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
CD changer, remote 545  
Options (change) 5,060 4,150
Options (change) 4,608 3,756
Destination 995 895
Total Price $63,555 $53,245
Total Invoice $59,183 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,840
Model Year20162012
ModelZ4RL
TrimsDrive35iBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$63,555$53,245
Adjustments for Features-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,695$53,245
Total Invoice$59,183$48,749
Adjustments for Features-3,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,589$48,749

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
ModelZ4RL
TrimsDrive35iBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,725$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5940

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
ModelZ4RL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in110.2 in
Length166.9 in195.8 in
Width70.5 in72.7 in
Height50.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested50031%

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