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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,195

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $50,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,060

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $47,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelZ4Z4A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $115,900
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $107,788
Sport Package 2,300    
Premium Package 1,100 1,100  
Cold Weather Package 850 850  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sport Package 2,095    
Premium Package 1,000 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 775 775  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
Proximity key 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Options (change) 10,150 7,850 0
Options (change) 9,245 7,150 0
Destination 895 895 975
Total Price $66,195 $72,945 $116,875
Total Invoice $61,060 $67,290 $108,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,729
Model Year201220122018
ModelZ4Z4A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6605hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18275/35-21
Total Price$66,195$72,945$116,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,195$71,695$110,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0
Total Invoice$61,060$67,290$108,763
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-5,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,060$66,137$102,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,077$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220122018
ModelZ4Z4A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,120$11,370$16,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-5,974

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122018
ModelZ4A8 / S8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in117.8 in
Length166.9 in202.6 in
Width70.5 in76.7 in
Height50.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

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