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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: $30,855

Buick Encore   
Difference: $25,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,619

Buick Encore   
Difference: $22,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelZ4Z4Z4Encore
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $24,065
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $23,102
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 495
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
App support 250 250 250  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Premium Group       5,370
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 436
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
App support 230 230 230  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Premium Group       5,156
Options (change) 8,800 7,400 7,400 5,865
Options (change) 8,015 6,740 6,740 5,592
Destination 875 875 875 925
Total Price $56,175 $60,675 $69,825 $30,855
Total Invoice $51,870 $56,025 $64,440 $29,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,739
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelZ4Z4Z4Encore
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$56,175$60,675$69,825$30,855
Adjustments for Features-2,720-3,170-5,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,455$57,505$64,605$30,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$11,150$0
Total Invoice$51,870$56,025$64,440$29,619
Adjustments for Features-2,512-2,927-4,8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,358$53,098$59,623$29,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,740$10,265$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2011201120112015
ModelZ4Z4Z4Encore
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$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
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,325$9,775$11,825$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$3,170$5,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,512-2,927-4,8170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112015
ModelZ4Encore
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in100.6 in
Length166.9 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height50.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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
10.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.948.4 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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
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 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
Total Requested260081%
Total Not Requested60019%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested280065%
Total Not Requested148035%

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