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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: $45,620

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $11,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,765

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $11,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is3.0i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $36,800
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $33,670
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 700
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100 1,800
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Wood trim 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 475
Cold Weather Package       750
Sport Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Navigation system       1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 635
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000 1,640
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Wood trim 455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 430
Cold Weather Package       685
Sport Package       1,640
Xenon HID headlights       730
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 7,750 5,050 5,050 8,125
Options (change) 7,055 4,595 4,595 7,400
Destination 895 895 895 695
Total Price $57,295 $61,095 $70,145 $45,620
Total Invoice $52,890 $56,410 $64,735 $41,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,397
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is3.0i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6225hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$57,295$61,095$70,145$45,620
Adjustments for Features-2,955-2,755-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,340$58,340$65,340$45,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$11,000$0
Total Invoice$52,890$56,410$64,735$41,765
Adjustments for Features-2,728-2,544-4,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,162$53,866$60,301$41,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,704$10,139$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is3.0i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $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
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,910$8,710$10,760$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$2,755$4,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,728-2,544-4,4340

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122006
ModelZ4X3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in110.1 in
Length166.9 in179.7 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height50.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.971.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245087%
Total Not Requested37513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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