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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: $30,685

Buick Encore   
Difference: $27,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,431

Buick Encore   
Difference: $23,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelZ4Z4Z4Encore
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $24,160
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $23,194
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 850 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
App support 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Navigation system       795
Premium Group       4,805
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 775 775 775  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
App support 230 230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Navigation system       700
Premium Group       4,612
Options (change) 8,200 6,000 6,000 5,600
Options (change) 7,470 5,465 5,465 5,312
Destination 895 895 895 925
Total Price $57,745 $62,045 $71,095 $30,685
Total Invoice $53,305 $57,280 $65,605 $29,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,865
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelZ4Z4Z4Encore
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp 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$57,745$62,045$71,095$30,685
Adjustments for Features-3,260-3,710-5,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,485$58,335$65,335$30,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,850$0
Total Invoice$53,305$57,280$65,605$29,431
Adjustments for Features-3,009-3,425-5,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,296$53,855$60,290$29,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,559$9,994$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelZ4Z4Z4Encore
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isBase
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
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
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$9,675$10,125$12,175$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$3,710$5,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,009-3,425-5,3150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,264 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 sDrive28i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested222579%
Total Not Requested60021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

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 net40Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested294069%
Total Not Requested134031%

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