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BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,599

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,645

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $11,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelZ4Z4Z4ESES
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $37,700 $40,580
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $35,314 $38,013
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 500 500
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
App support 250 250 250    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Wood trim 500        
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Navigation Package       1,795 1,795
Ultra Luxury Package       2,935 2,435
Xenon HID headlights       565 565
Alloy wheels, optional design       110  
Power trunk closer       400 400
Heated steering wheel       450 450
Rain-sensing wipers       155 155
Cargo net       64 64
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 460 460
Cold Weather Package 910 910 910    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
App support 230 230 230    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Wood trim 455        
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Navigation Package       1,660 1,660
Ultra Luxury Package       2,699 2,239
Xenon HID headlights       521 521
Alloy wheels, optional design       100  
Power trunk closer       368 368
Heated steering wheel       416 416
Rain-sensing wipers       144 144
Cargo net       38 38
Options (change) 10,900 9,000 9,000 6,974 6,364
Options (change) 9,925 8,195 8,195 6,406 5,846
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Total Price $58,275 $62,275 $71,425 $45,599 $47,869
Total Invoice $53,780 $57,480 $65,895 $42,645 $44,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,531
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,155
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelZ4Z4Z4ESES
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6S7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$58,275$62,275$71,425$45,599$47,869
Adjustments for Features-2,145-2,295-4,3450-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,130$59,980$67,080$45,599$47,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,950$0$2,245
Total Invoice$53,780$57,480$65,895$42,645$44,784
Adjustments for Features-1,980-2,118-4,0090-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,800$55,362$61,886$42,645$44,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,562$10,086$0$2,116

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelZ4Z4Z4ESES
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is350300h
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
No leather in second row$-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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Wood trim$300  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,100$9,250$11,300$6,955$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$2,295$4,345$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,980-2,118-4,0090-23

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112015
ModelZ4ES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in111.0 in
Length166.9 in192.7 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in
Height50.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.2 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 opener100Yes
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 recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested44081%
Total Not Requested10019%

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 opener100Yes
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
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested167577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested44081%
Total Not Requested10019%

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 opener100Yes
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
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested167577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested44081%
Total Not Requested10019%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested120046%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested90039%

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