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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: $49,895

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $9,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,560

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015201520152015
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3X3X3X3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35issDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500       2,200
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sport Package 2,300 2,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 500            
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
App support 250 250 250        
iPod integration 400 400 400        
Proximity key 500 500 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Driver Assistance Package       950 950 950 950
M Sport Package       2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Steering-linked headlights       900 900 900  
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275       2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Sport Package 2,095 2,095          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 455            
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455 455 455
App support 230 230 230        
iPod integration 365 365 365        
Proximity key 455 455 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Driver Assistance Package       865 865 865 865
M Sport Package       2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320 1,320  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185
Steering-linked headlights       820 820 820  
Options (change) 12,100 10,200 7,900 10,400 10,500 10,200 10,350
Options (change) 11,020 9,290 7,195 9,465 9,555 9,285 9,415
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $59,475 $63,475 $70,325 $49,895 $51,995 $53,195 $56,845
Total Invoice $54,875 $58,575 $64,895 $46,560 $48,490 $49,600 $52,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,179
Model Year2011201120112015201520152015
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3X3X3X3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35issDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$59,475$63,475$70,325$49,895$51,995$53,195$56,845
Adjustments for Features-2,315-2,465-3,7150-2,050-2,050-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,160$61,010$66,610$49,895$49,945$51,145$52,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$9,450$0$50$1,250$2,900
Total Invoice$54,875$58,575$64,895$46,560$48,490$49,600$52,950
Adjustments for Features-2,136-2,275-3,4280-1,912-1,911-3,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,739$56,300$61,467$46,560$46,578$47,689$49,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,561$8,728$0$18$1,129$2,618

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2011201120112015201520152015
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3X3X3X3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35issDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
7-speed automated manual  $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0    
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Trip computer   $150$150$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$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   $150
Wood trim$300  $300$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,145$8,295$9,545$5,830$7,880$7,880$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$2,465$3,715$0$2,050$2,050$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,136-2,275-3,4280-1,912-1,911-3,772

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112015
ModelZ4X3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in110.6 in
Length166.9 in183.8 in
Width70.5 in74.1 in
Height50.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3475109%
Total Not Requested-275-9%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested215099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested215099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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