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BMW Z4 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,845

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,215

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $1,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelZ45-Series
TrimsDrive35i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $56,450
Base Invoice $48,410 $53,180
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 2,500 1,950
7-speed automated manual 1,575  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Rear seat pass-through 195  
App support 250  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500 500
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350  
Upholstered instrument panel   500
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 2,275 1,795
7-speed automated manual 1,435  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 645
Rear seat pass-through 175  
App support 230  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455 455
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230  
Upholstered instrument panel   460
Options (change) 11,270 4,400
Options (change) 10,265 4,040
Destination 875 995
Total Price $64,545 $61,845
Total Invoice $59,550 $58,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 540i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,045
Model Year20112017
ModelZ45-Series
TrimsDrive35i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$64,545$61,845
Adjustments for Features-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,965$61,845
Total Invoice$59,550$58,215
Adjustments for Features-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,170$58,215

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112017
ModelZ45-Series
TrimsDrive35i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$10,070$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112017
ModelZ45-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in117.1 in
Length166.9 in194.6 in
Width70.5 in73.5 in
Height50.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft318.7 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 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
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested210097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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