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BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,045

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,000

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $7,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3X3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $34,310 $39,465
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500 3,450 3,450
Sport Package 2,300 2,300      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
App support 250 250 250 250 250
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500
Proximity key 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim 500        
M Sport Package       3,000  
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Sport Activity Package         1,750
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275 3,140 3,140
Sport Package 2,095 2,095      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500
App support 230 230 230 230 230
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455
Proximity key 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim 455        
M Sport Package       2,730  
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275 1,275
Sport Activity Package         1,595
Options (change) 12,350 10,450 8,150 14,050 11,400
Options (change) 11,250 9,520 7,425 12,795 10,385
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $59,725 $63,725 $70,575 $52,045 $54,995
Total Invoice $55,105 $58,805 $65,125 $48,000 $50,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,552
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3X3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$59,725$63,725$70,575$52,045$54,995
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,400-485-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,725$63,575$69,175$51,560$54,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$9,450$0$2,575
Total Invoice$55,105$58,805$65,125$48,000$50,745
Adjustments for Features0-138-1,292-447-794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,105$58,667$63,833$47,553$49,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,562$8,728$0$2,398

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3X3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshades, second row    $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Wood trim$300  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,295$7,445$8,695$7,780$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,400$485$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-1,292-447-794

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
ModelZ4X3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in110.6 in
Length166.9 in183.0 in
Width70.5 in74.1 in
Height50.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.963.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested3500109%
Total Not Requested-300-9%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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 mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested195059%
Total Not Requested134041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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