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BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,235

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,789

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $8,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimM Roadster250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,100 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $47,930 $38,308 $43,374
Premium Package 2,850    
Navigation system 1,800    
Heated front seats 500    
Wood trim 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Headlight washers   100 100
Premium Package 2,595    
Navigation system 1,640    
Heated front seats 455    
Wood trim 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,701 3,701
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 5,625 7,170 7,170
Options (change) 5,120 6,606 6,606
Destination 775 875 875
Total Price $58,500 $49,235 $54,685
Total Invoice $53,825 $45,789 $50,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,867
Model Year200720122012
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimM Roadster250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$58,500$49,235$54,685
Adjustments for Features0-5,195-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,500$44,040$48,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$53,825$45,789$50,855
Adjustments for Features0-4,831-5,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,825$40,958$45,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200720122012
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimM Roadster250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,160$10,355$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,195$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,831-5,808

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072012
ModelZ4IS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.2 in107.5 in
Length161.1 in182.5 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height51.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%

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