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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: $66,195

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,060

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelZ4Z43-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $63,500
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $59,100
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 850 850  
Premium Package 1,100 1,100  
Sport Package 2,300    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 2,650
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
App support 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Executive Package     3,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 775 775  
Premium Package 1,000 1,000  
Sport Package 2,095    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 2,410
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Proximity key 455 455  
App support 230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Executive Package     3,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 10,150 7,850 7,700
Options (change) 9,245 7,150 7,005
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $66,195 $72,945 $72,195
Total Invoice $61,060 $67,290 $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: $8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,226
Model Year201220122016
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$66,195$72,945$72,195
Adjustments for Features-2,370-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,825$69,325$72,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0
Total Invoice$61,060$67,290$67,100
Adjustments for Features-2,186-3,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,874$63,951$67,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,077$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122016
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
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
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$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
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
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$7,435$8,685$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,186-3,3390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,264 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

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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%
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%
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

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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%
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%

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 wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%

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