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BMW Z4 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,975

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $11,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,840

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $10,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelZ41-Series
TrimsDrive35i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,400 $44,100
Base Invoice $48,410 $40,750
7-speed automated manual 1,575 450
Navigation system 2,100 2,150
Premium Package 2,500 1,750
Sport Package 2,300  
iPod integration 400  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Proximity key 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 380
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
App support 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
BMW Assist   650
M Sport Package   1,200
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
7-speed automated manual 1,435 430
Navigation system 1,910 1,955
Premium Package 2,275 1,595
Sport Package 2,095  
iPod integration 365  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Proximity key 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 685 345
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
App support 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
BMW Assist   590
M Sport Package   1,090
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 12,525 8,980
Options (change) 11,410 8,195
Destination 875 895
Total Price $65,800 $53,975
Total Invoice $60,695 $49,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,208
Model Year20112012
ModelZ41-Series
TrimsDrive35i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$65,800$53,975
Adjustments for Features-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,930$53,975
Total Invoice$60,695$49,840
Adjustments for Features-2,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,048$49,840

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelZ41-Series
TrimsDrive35i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,310$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelZ41-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in104.7 in
Length166.9 in172.2 in
Width70.5 in68.8 in
Height50.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,725 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested2175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
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 limiter0Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested40074%
Total Not Requested14026%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150095%
Total Not Requested805%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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