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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: $64,895

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $15,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,650

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $14,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,650 $68,750
Base Invoice $47,520 $63,430
Premium Package 2,500 2,500
Sport Package 2,300  
Cold Weather Package 1,000 750
Navigation system 2,100  
7-speed automated manual 1,525 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350
Auto-dimming headlights 200 250
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Proximity key 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Rear spoiler   0
Premium Package 2,275 2,275
Sport Package 2,095  
Cold Weather Package 910 685
Navigation system 1,910  
7-speed automated manual 1,390 2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320
Auto-dimming headlights 180 230
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Proximity key 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 12,420 9,400
Options (change) 11,305 8,560
Destination 825 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $64,895 $80,745
Total Invoice $59,650 $74,585

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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: $14,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,591
Model Year20092012
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$64,895$80,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,895$79,290
Total Invoice$59,650$74,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,650$73,241

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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, front$150 
Roll bar$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Total Value of Features$1,885$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelZ43-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.3 in108.7 in
Length166.9 in180.6 in
Width70.5 in70.2 in
Height50.8 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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
10.9 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.912.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested40074%
Total Not Requested14026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1640100%
Total Not Requested00%

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