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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: $63,620

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,490

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,650 $63,500
Base Invoice $47,520 $59,100
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Sport Package 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 2,650
Executive Package   3,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Premium Package 2,275  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Sport Package 2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 2,410
Executive Package   3,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 11,145 7,700
Options (change) 10,145 7,005
Destination 825 995
Total Price $63,620 $72,195
Total Invoice $58,490 $67,100

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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: $10,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,269
Model Year20092016
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$63,620$72,195
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,815$72,195
Total Invoice$58,490$67,100
Adjustments for Features-1,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,831$67,100

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092016
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$7,245$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092016
ModelZ43-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in110.6 in
Length166.9 in182.5 in
Width70.5 in71.3 in
Height50.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft313.0 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 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 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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