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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: $47,000

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,430

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelZ4Z43-Series3-Series
Trim3.0siM Coupe328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $38,315 $39,695
Premium Package 2,350 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Wood trim 0 0    
HD radio 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package 2,140 2,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 500 500
Wood trim 0 0    
HD radio 315 315    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Options (change) 5,475 6,075 5,550 5,550
Options (change) 4,980 5,525 5,050 5,050
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $47,000 $57,300 $47,925 $49,425
Total Invoice $43,430 $52,900 $44,290 $45,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,164
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelZ4Z43-Series3-Series
Trim3.0siM Coupe328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine255hp I6330hp I6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$47,000$57,300$47,925$49,425
Adjustments for Features0-300-7,600-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,000$57,000$40,325$41,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$0$1,600
Total Invoice$43,430$52,900$44,290$45,670
Adjustments for Features0-277-7,024-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,430$52,623$37,266$38,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,193$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelZ4Z43-Series3-Series
Trim3.0siM Coupe328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$620$920$8,220$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$7,600$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-7,024-6,930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelZ43-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.2 in110.6 in
Length161.9 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height49.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.2 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.253.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

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 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 Requested165073%
Total Not Requested60027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

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