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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: $59,000

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $18,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,275

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $17,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelZ43-Series
TrimM RoadsterM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,100 $68,750
Base Invoice $47,930 $63,430
Premium Package 2,850 2,500
Navigation system 1,800  
Wood trim 0 0
Heated front seats 500 500
HD radio 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Rear spoiler   0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Premium Package 2,595 2,275
Navigation system 1,640  
Wood trim 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455
HD radio 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500
Rear spoiler   0
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Options (change) 6,125 6,450
Options (change) 5,570 5,870
Destination 775 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $59,000 $77,795
Total Invoice $54,275 $71,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,280
Model Year20072012
ModelZ43-Series
TrimM RoadsterM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$59,000$77,795
Adjustments for Features0-6,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,000$70,935
Total Invoice$54,275$71,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,275$65,555

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelZ43-Series
TrimM RoadsterM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
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, rear $250
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,945$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,340

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelZ43-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.2 in108.7 in
Length161.1 in180.6 in
Width70.1 in70.2 in
Height51.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.512.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested165073%
Total Not Requested60027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested75046%
Total Not Requested89054%

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