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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,050

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $18,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $8,785

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $51,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelZ4Z4Z4A5 / S5
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,700 $42,700 $52,400 $61,100
Base Invoice $33,945 $39,465 $4,390 $56,824
Leather seating surfaces 1,150      
Premium Package 2,900 2,100 2,950  
Power convertible top 750 750    
Sport Package 1,300 1,300    
Front sport buckets 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Headlight washers 250 250    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 575
Wood trim, alternative type       1,100
Active rear differential       1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,045      
Premium Package 2,635 1,910 2,685  
Power convertible top 685 685    
Sport Package 1,185 1,185    
Front sport buckets 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Headlight washers 230 230    
Xenon HID headlights 635 635    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 536
Wood trim, alternative type       1,024
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 8,525 6,575 3,925 2,775
Options (change) 7,755 5,985 3,570 2,584
Destination 825 825 825 950
Total Price $46,050 $50,100 $57,150 $64,825
Total Invoice $42,525 $46,275 $8,785 $60,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,938
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelZ4Z4Z4A5 / S5
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10430, 10430, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,050$50,100$57,150$64,825
Adjustments for Features0-375-325-7,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,050$49,725$56,825$57,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,675$10,775$0
Total Invoice$42,525$46,275$8,785$60,358
Adjustments for Features0-346-50-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,525$45,929$8,735$53,673
Cost Above Minimum$33,790$37,194$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008200820082017
ModelZ4Z4Z4A5 / S5
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker   $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$920$1,295$1,245$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$325$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-346-50-6,685

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082017
ModelZ4A5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.2 in108.3 in
Length161.1 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height51.1 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,047 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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 Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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