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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: $60,217

BMW 5-Series 530e   
Difference: $6,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620212021202120212021
ModelZ4Z45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is530i530e540iM550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,500 $66,350 $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500
Technology Package 2,250 2,250          
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
M Sport Package 2,500            
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 700 700 700 700 3,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
Wood trim   0       0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450      
M Sport Design     4,900   4,900    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700 1,000 700    
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190    
Premium Tier       2,300      
Luxury Design       500      
Heated front seats           500  
Sunroof             0
Technology Package 2,050 2,050          
Cold Weather Package 635 635          
M Sport Package 2,275            
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 505 505 505    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 645 645 645 645 3,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
Wood trim   0       0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335      
M Sport Design     4,510   4,510    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645 920 645    
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175    
Premium Tier       2,115      
Luxury Design       460      
Heated front seats           455  
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 8,450 5,950 8,490 6,690 7,040 1,200 3,500
Options (change) 7,695 5,420 7,815 6,155 6,480 1,100 3,185
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000
Total Price $66,945 $73,295 $63,685 $60,217 $67,485 $78,995 $108,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,198
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,917
Model Year2016201620212021202120212021
ModelZ4Z45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is530i530e540iM550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$66,945$73,295$63,685$60,217$67,485$78,995$108,995
Adjustments for Features-2,530-2,980-500-50-3,600-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,415$70,315$63,635$60,217$67,435$75,395$103,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$3,418$0$7,218$15,178$43,178

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2016201620212021202120212021
ModelZ4Z45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is530i530e540iM550iM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control     $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200     
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Ski sack$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack   $0   
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0$0$0
Body kit  $0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750     
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250   $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,645$10,095$7,165$7,115$7,165$10,715$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$2,980$50$0$50$3,600$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,353-2,770-70-6-95-266

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162021
ModelZ45-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in117.1 in
Length166.9 in195.8 in
Width70.5 in73.5 in
Height50.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,766 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 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested840100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested840100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested95037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested95037%

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