BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2011 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2014

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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: $47,635

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $22,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,338

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $20,647

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35is250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,550 $42,860 $47,140
Base Invoice $56,825 $39,861 $43,839
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,490 2,490
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Proximity key 500    
App support 250    
iPod integration 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
CD changer, remote 600    
Xenon HID headlights   875 875
Premium Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,910 2,300 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear 685 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Proximity key 455    
App support 230    
iPod integration 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
CD changer, remote 545    
Xenon HID headlights   807 807
Options (change) 8,000 3,865 3,865
Options (change) 7,285 3,567 3,567
Destination 875 910 910
Total Price $70,425 $47,635 $51,915
Total Invoice $64,985 $44,338 $48,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,006
Model Year201120142014
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35is250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine335hp I6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
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$70,425$47,635$51,915
Adjustments for Features-69500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,730$47,635$51,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280
Total Invoice$64,985$44,338$48,316
Adjustments for Features-64100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,344$44,338$48,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,978

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201120142014
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35is250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
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  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row$-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
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$4,350$3,655$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-64100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112014
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.4,125 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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested147568%
Total Not Requested70032%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%

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