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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: $48,085

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $22,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,733

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $20,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35is250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,550 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $56,825 $38,308 $43,374
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,465 2,465
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500 500
CD changer, remote 600    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Premium Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,910 2,277 2,277
Obstacle detection, rear 685 460 460
CD changer, remote 545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Options (change) 7,850 6,020 6,020
Options (change) 7,145 5,550 5,550
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $70,275 $48,085 $53,535
Total Invoice $64,845 $44,733 $49,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,609
Model Year201120122012
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35is250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine335hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$70,275$48,085$53,535
Adjustments for Features-5450-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,730$48,085$52,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$64,845$44,733$49,799
Adjustments for Features-5030-977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,342$44,733$48,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201120122012
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35is250C350C
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 app$25  
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
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Infotainment 
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
No leather in second row$-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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$3,480$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5030-977

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,538 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 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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested177582%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%

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