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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: $59,300

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $16,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,740

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $59,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelZ43-Series
TrimM RoadsterM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,400 $64,950
Base Invoice $4,390 $59,935
Premium Package 2,950 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
HD radio 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500
Navigation system 1,800 2,100
Wood trim 0 0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
7-speed automated manual   2,700
Rear spoiler   0
Premium Package 2,685 1,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 500
HD radio 315 315
Heated front seats 455 455
Navigation system 1,640 1,910
Wood trim 0 0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
7-speed automated manual   2,455
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 6,075 8,650
Options (change) 5,525 7,865
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $59,300 $76,125
Total Invoice $10,740 $70,325

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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: $10,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,747
Model Year20082008
ModelZ43-Series
TrimM RoadsterM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$59,300$76,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,300$69,805
Total Invoice$10,740$70,325
Adjustments for Features0-5,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$10,740$64,487

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,595$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,838

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested165073%
Total Not Requested60027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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