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BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,945

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,270

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $7,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelZ4Z43-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,500 $66,350 $65,500
Base Invoice $53,580 $61,720 $61,595
Technology Package 2,250 2,250  
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
M Sport Package 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350  
Wood trim   0 0
Executive Package     4,100
Full Merino Leather     2,650
Sunroof     0
Technology Package 2,050 2,050  
Cold Weather Package 635 635  
M Sport Package 2,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230  
Wood trim   0 0
Executive Package     3,770
Full Merino Leather     2,435
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 8,450 5,950 7,300
Options (change) 7,695 5,420 6,710
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $66,945 $73,295 $73,795
Total Invoice $62,270 $68,135 $69,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,988
Model Year201620162018
ModelZ4Z43-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$66,945$73,295$73,795
Adjustments for Features-2,105-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,840$70,740$73,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0
Total Invoice$62,270$68,135$69,300
Adjustments for Features-1,958-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,312$65,760$69,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,448$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620162018
ModelZ4Z43-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
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  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,245$9,695$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,958-2,3750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelZ43-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in110.6 in
Length166.9 in182.5 in
Width70.5 in71.3 in
Height50.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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