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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: $61,545

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,840

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,150 $56,600
Base Invoice $50,920 $51,685
Premium Package 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Cold Weather Package (convertible)   750
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   400
Xenon HID headlights   700
Navigation system   1,800
Rear spoiler   0
Premium Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 430
Cold Weather Package (convertible)   685
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   365
Xenon HID headlights   635
Navigation system   1,640
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 5,500 4,475
Options (change) 5,025 4,075
Destination 895 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $61,545 $62,770
Total Invoice $56,840 $57,455

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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: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,448
Model Year20122006
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$61,545$62,770
Adjustments for Features-4,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,395$62,770
Total Invoice$56,840$57,455
Adjustments for Features-3,8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,007$57,455

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelZ43-Series
TrimsDrive35iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,715$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelZ43-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in107.3 in
Length166.9 in176.7 in
Width70.5 in69.2 in
Height50.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft37.7 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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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