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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: $51,795

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,770

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $6,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3X3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $45,715 $53,075 $61,215 $34,310 $39,465
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Sport Package 2,300        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Wood trim 0   0    
Cargo mat 60 60 60    
M Sport Package   2,500   3,000  
Premium Package       3,450 3,450
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Proximity key       500  
App support       250 250
Sport Activity Package         1,750
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050    
Sport Package 2,095        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Wood trim 0   0    
Cargo mat 53 53 53    
M Sport Package   2,275   2,730  
Premium Package       3,140 3,140
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275 1,275
Proximity key       455  
App support       230 230
Sport Activity Package         1,595
Options (change) 8,010 6,960 4,460 13,800 11,150
Options (change) 7,298 6,338 4,063 12,565 10,155
Destination 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $57,955 $64,905 $71,255 $51,795 $54,745
Total Invoice $54,008 $60,408 $66,273 $47,770 $50,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,349
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3X3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6S7S7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$57,955$64,905$71,255$51,795$54,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,850-120-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,955$63,505$69,405$51,675$54,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$11,450$0$2,575
Total Invoice$54,008$60,408$66,273$47,770$50,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,303-1,721-111-457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,008$59,105$64,552$47,659$50,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,097$10,544$0$2,399

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4X3X3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200$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
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
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   
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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,645$9,045$9,495$7,765$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,850$120$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,303-1,721-111-457

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,264 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 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

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%
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 mat40Yes
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 Requested199060%
Total Not Requested130040%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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?
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested194077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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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