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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: $49,635

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $13,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,157

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $12,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35i250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,900 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $47,930 $38,308 $43,374
Premium Package 2,500    
Premium Sound Package 2,000    
Navigation system 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500 500
7-speed automated manual 1,575    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Premium Package 2,275    
Premium Sound Package 1,820    
Navigation system 1,910    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 460 460
7-speed automated manual 1,495    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,701 3,701
Options (change) 10,825 7,570 7,570
Options (change) 9,915 6,974 6,974
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $63,600 $49,635 $55,085
Total Invoice $58,720 $46,157 $51,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,847
Model Year201020122012
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35i250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$63,600$49,635$55,085
Adjustments for Features0-305-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,600$49,330$53,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$58,720$46,157$51,223
Adjustments for Features0-284-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,720$45,873$49,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201020122012
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35i250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,480$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-1,260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102012
ModelZ4IS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.3 in107.5 in
Length166.9 in182.5 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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 Volume10.9 ft310.8 ft3

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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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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