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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: $4,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelZ4RL
TrimsDrive30iBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,500 $48,200
Base Invoice $42,980 $44,098
Premium Package 3,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear seat pass-through 195  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
CD changer, remote 600  
Technology Package   4,150
Premium Package 3,550  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear seat pass-through 175  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
CD changer, remote 545  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 10,820 4,150
Options (change) 9,845 3,756
Destination 875 895
Total Price $58,195 $53,245
Total Invoice $53,700 $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: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,672
Model Year20112012
ModelZ4RL
TrimsDrive30iBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$58,195$53,245
Adjustments for Features-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,725$53,245
Total Invoice$53,700$48,749
Adjustments for Features-2,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,421$48,749

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelZ4RL
TrimsDrive30iBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Cargo net $40
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
No leather in second row$-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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,675$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2790

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,318 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 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested262582%
Total Not Requested57518%

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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