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BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,735

Buick Encore   
Difference: $16,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,512

Buick Encore   
Difference: $14,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelZ4Z4Encore
Trim3.0siM CoupeBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $24,200
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $23,232
Premium Package 2,350 2,950  
Wood trim 0 0  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Premium Group     3,990
Premium Package 2,140 2,685  
Wood trim 0 0  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Premium Group     3,830
Options (change) 5,125 5,725 4,785
Options (change) 4,665 5,210 4,530
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $46,650 $56,950 $29,735
Total Invoice $43,115 $52,585 $28,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,153
Model Year200820082013
ModelZ4Z4Encore
Trim3.0siM CoupeBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6330hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$46,650$56,950$29,735
Adjustments for Features0-300-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,650$56,650$24,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$0
Total Invoice$43,115$52,585$28,512
Adjustments for Features0-277-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,115$52,308$23,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,193$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200820082013
ModelZ4Z4Encore
Trim3.0siM CoupeBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,010$2,310$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-4,550

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082013
ModelZ4Encore
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.2 in100.6 in
Length161.9 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height49.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.2 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.248.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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 Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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 Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested180545%

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