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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: $64,825

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,805

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelZ4Z43-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $64,000
Base Invoice $48,410 $56,825 $60,200
Premium Package 2,500 2,500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Sport Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700
Heated front seats 500 500  
App support 250 250  
iPod integration 400 400  
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350  
Executive Package     3,900
Full Merino Leather     2,650
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
Premium Package 2,275 2,275  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Sport Package 2,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 645
Heated front seats 455 455  
App support 230 230  
iPod integration 365 365  
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230  
Executive Package     3,590
Full Merino Leather     2,435
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 11,550 9,250 7,250
Options (change) 10,520 8,425 6,670
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $64,825 $71,675 $72,245
Total Invoice $59,805 $66,125 $67,865

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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: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,702
Model Year201120112017
ModelZ4Z43-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$64,825$71,675$72,245
Adjustments for Features-1,780-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,045$68,645$72,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0
Total Invoice$59,805$66,125$67,865
Adjustments for Features-1,642-2,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,163$63,330$67,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,167$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112017
ModelZ4Z43-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
7-speed automated manual $1200 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
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$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$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$0 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
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$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,320$8,570$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,642-2,7950

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112017
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.3,502 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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested210097%
Total Not Requested753%
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 mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested210097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested42528%
Total Not Requested107572%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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