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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: $51,845

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,345

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015201520152015
ModelZ4Z43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $48,410 $56,825 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Premium Package 2,500 2,500 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Sport Package 2,300            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500  
App support 250 250          
iPod integration 400 400          
Proximity key 500 500          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250 250 250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 950 950 950 950 2,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500 500  
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700  
Steering-linked headlights     900 900      
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Executive Package             4,300
Wood trim             0
Sunroof             0
Premium Package 2,275 2,275 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Sport Package 2,095            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455 455  
App support 230 230          
iPod integration 365 365          
Proximity key 455 455          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230 230 230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 865 865 865 865 2,410
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475 475  
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545  
Steering-linked headlights     820 820      
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910 910 910
Executive Package             3,915
Wood trim             0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 11,800 9,500 13,350 13,350 10,750 10,750 8,500
Options (change) 10,750 8,655 12,170 12,170 9,800 9,800 7,735
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $65,075 $71,925 $51,845 $53,345 $55,495 $61,895 $71,495
Total Invoice $60,035 $66,355 $48,345 $49,725 $51,725 $57,615 $66,450

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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: $9,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,226
Model Year2011201120152015201520152015
ModelZ4Z43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionM6S7M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$65,075$71,925$51,845$53,345$55,495$61,895$71,495
Adjustments for Features-3,755-5,0050-1,450-300-1,475-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,320$66,920$51,845$51,895$55,195$60,420$70,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0$50$3,350$8,575$18,250
Total Invoice$60,035$66,355$48,345$49,725$51,725$57,615$66,450
Adjustments for Features-3,464-4,6170-1,352-280-1,373-1,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,571$61,738$48,345$48,373$51,445$56,242$65,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,167$0$28$3,100$7,897$16,804

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201120152015201520152015
ModelZ4Z43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150 $150
7-speed automated manual $1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750     
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers      $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats      $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250    $250
No leather in second row$-300$-300     
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,745$8,995$3,990$5,440$4,290$5,465$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,755$5,005$0$1,450$300$1,475$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,464-4,6170-1,352-280-1,373-1,301

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
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.3,411 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested215099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 Z4 sDrive35is

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested215099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170063%
Total Not Requested100037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170063%
Total Not Requested100037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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