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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: $60,460

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $10,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,099

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $12,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelZ4IS
TrimsDrive35isF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,550 $56,000
Base Invoice $56,825 $49,280
Premium Package 2,500  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Navigation system 2,100 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
CD changer, remote 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cargo net   59
Headlight washers   100
Satellite radio   486
Premium Package 2,275  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Navigation system 1,910 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 685 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
CD changer, remote 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cargo net   35
Headlight washers   80
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 8,350 3,695
Options (change) 7,600 3,054
Destination 875 765
Total Price $70,775 $60,460
Total Invoice $65,300 $53,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,085
Model Year20112008
ModelZ4IS
TrimsDrive35isF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6416hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$70,775$60,460
Adjustments for Features-5,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,230$60,460
Total Invoice$65,300$53,099
Adjustments for Features-5,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,184$53,099

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112008
ModelZ4IS
TrimsDrive35isF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,925$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1160

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112008
ModelZ4IS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in107.5 in
Length166.9 in180.1 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft313.0 ft3

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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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested57526%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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