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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: $58,950

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,425

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $46,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelZ43-Series
TrimM RoadsterM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,400 $56,600
Base Invoice $4,390 $51,685
Premium Package 2,950  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Cold Weather Package (convertible)   750
Xenon HID headlights   700
Rear spoiler   0
Premium Package 2,685  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430
Cold Weather Package (convertible)   685
Xenon HID headlights   635
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 5,725 3,725
Options (change) 5,210 3,390
Destination 825 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $58,950 $62,020
Total Invoice $10,425 $56,770

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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: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,080
Model Year20082006
ModelZ43-Series
TrimM RoadsterM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine330hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$58,950$62,020
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,950$61,730
Total Invoice$10,425$56,770
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$10,425$56,505

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelZ43-Series
TrimM RoadsterM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,925$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-265

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelZ43-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.2 in107.3 in
Length161.1 in176.7 in
Width70.1 in69.2 in
Height51.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft37.7 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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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