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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: $71,495

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $9,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,970

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $8,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,200 $68,750
Base Invoice $59,245 $63,430
Premium Package 1,100 2,500
Navigation system 2,150  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250
Heated front seats 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
App support 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Rear seat pass-through   195
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Rear spoiler   0
Premium Package 1,000 2,275
Navigation system 1,955  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230
Heated front seats 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
App support 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
Rear seat pass-through   175
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 6,400 9,595
Options (change) 5,830 8,735
Destination 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $71,495 $80,940
Total Invoice $65,970 $74,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,409
Model Year20122012
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine335hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$71,495$80,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,495$79,445
Total Invoice$65,970$74,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,970$73,379

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
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$1,720$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,381

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,538 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 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
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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