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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: $48,400

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelZ4IS
Trim3.0si350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $41,830
Premium Package 2,350  
Sport Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
HD radio 350  
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835
F Sport Package   3,155
RWD   0
Premium Package 2,140  
Sport Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
HD radio 315  
Navigation system 1,640  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616
F Sport Package   2,904
RWD   0
Options (change) 6,875 5,990
Options (change) 6,255 5,520
Destination 825 995
Total Price $48,400 $48,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,054
Model Year20082018
ModelZ4IS
Trim3.0si350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,400$48,815
Adjustments for Features0-6,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,400$42,345

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082018
ModelZ4IS
Trim3.0si350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,860$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-864

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082018
ModelZ4IS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.2 in110.2 in
Length161.9 in184.3 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height49.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,108 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume9.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested55019%
Total Not Requested237581%

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