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BMW Z4 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $21,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelZ4Z4i3
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $42,400
Base Invoice $48,410 $56,825 $39,690
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350  
Tera World     2,500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Heated front seats 455 455  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Proximity key 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230  
Tera World     2,275
Options (change) 6,850 6,850 3,050
Options (change) 6,240 6,240 2,775
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $60,125 $69,275 $38,945
Total Invoice $55,525 $63,940 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,264
Model Year201120112015
ModelZ4Z4i3
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6335hp I6168hp E
TransmissionM6S7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$60,125$69,275$38,945
Adjustments for Features-3,575-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,550$63,650$38,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$0
Total Invoice$55,525$63,940$35,960
Adjustments for Features-3,301-5,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,224$58,748$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,524$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW i3

Model Year201120112015
ModelZ4Z4i3
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,200$11,250$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$5,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,301-5,1920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112015
ModelZ4i3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in101.2 in
Length166.9 in157.4 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height50.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.911.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested215073%
Total Not Requested80027%

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