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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: $43,620

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,821

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelZ4Z4Z4ES
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $36,725
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $34,400
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 640
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Xenon HID headlights       815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 588
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Xenon HID headlights       749
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,749
Options (change) 6,250 5,000 5,000 6,020
Options (change) 5,695 4,555 4,555 5,546
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $56,945 $63,495 $72,345 $43,620
Total Invoice $53,095 $59,130 $67,270 $40,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,806
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelZ4Z4Z4ES
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6S7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$56,945$63,495$72,345$43,620
Adjustments for Features-3,720-5,320-6,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,225$58,175$66,275$43,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$13,050$0
Total Invoice$53,095$59,130$67,270$40,821
Adjustments for Features-3,468-4,954-5,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,627$54,176$61,626$40,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,549$11,999$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelZ4Z4Z4ES
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
No leather in second row$-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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,225$10,825$11,575$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$5,320$6,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,468-4,954-5,6440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162012
ModelZ4ES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in109.3 in
Length166.9 in191.1 in
Width70.5 in71.1 in
Height50.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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