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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: $49,035

Lexus ES 350 Luxury   
Difference: $9,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020202020202020202020202020
ModelZ4Z4Z4ESESESESESESES
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $39,900 $41,760 $42,755 $44,615 $43,750 $45,610 $44,635
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100              
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150              
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750              
Cold Weather Package 850 850 850              
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350              
Wood trim 500                  
App support 250 250 250              
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250              
Proximity key 500 500 500              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550              
Ultra Luxury Package       8,520 7,980          
Cargo net       65 65 65 65 65 65 65
Navigation Package           1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495
Luxury Package           3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000              
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955              
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685              
Cold Weather Package 775 775 775              
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320              
Wood trim 455                  
App support 230 230 230              
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230              
Proximity key 455 455 455              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500              
Ultra Luxury Package       7,847 7,350          
Cargo net       39 39 39 39 39 39 39
Navigation Package           1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384 1,384
Luxury Package           3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397
Options (change) 9,450 6,750 6,750 8,585 8,045 5,255 5,255 5,255 5,255 5,255
Options (change) 8,610 6,150 6,150 7,886 7,389 4,820 4,820 4,820 4,820 4,820
Destination 895 895 895 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $58,995 $62,795 $71,845 $49,510 $50,830 $49,035 $50,895 $50,030 $51,890 $50,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,570
Model Year2012201220122020202020202020202020202020
ModelZ4Z4Z4ESESESESESESES
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10835, 15835, 15?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$58,995$62,795$71,845$49,510$50,830$49,035$50,895$50,030$51,890$50,915
Adjustments for Features-1,145-1,295-3,345-1,600-1,425-2250-2250-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,850$61,500$68,500$47,910$49,405$48,810$50,895$49,805$51,890$50,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$10,650$0$1,495$900$2,985$1,895$3,980$2,780

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220122020202020202020202020202020
ModelZ4Z4Z4ESESESESESESES
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150        
7-speed automated manual  $1200       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 $1100 $1100 
RWD$0$0$0       
FWD   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150       
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100     
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350     
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200       
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150       
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50       
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15       
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150     
Raised top speed limiter  $0       
Regenerative braking$0$0$0       
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25 $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200      
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750       
Rear spoiler    $200     
Sunroof    $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Media drive$15$15$15       
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250       
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250     
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25       
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75       
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75       
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50       
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150       
Trip computer   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
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$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$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$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$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$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500       
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0       
Transmission 
Launch control  $100       
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100       
Total Value of Features$10,000$10,150$12,200$10,455$10,280$9,080$8,855$9,080$8,855$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$1,295$3,345$1,600$1,425$225$0$225$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,057-1,195-3,086-288-236-270-260-26

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122020
ModelZ4ES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in113.0 in
Length166.9 in195.9 in
Width70.5 in73.4 in
Height50.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,650 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft316.7 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested257549%
Total Not Requested272551%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested257552%
Total Not Requested242548%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

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