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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: $47,370

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $23,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,089

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $21,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35is250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,200 $42,610 $46,890
Base Invoice $59,245 $39,627 $43,609
Premium Package 1,100    
Navigation system 2,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500 500
CD changer, remote 600    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
App support 250    
Proximity key 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system   2,490 2,490
Xenon HID headlights   875 875
Premium Package 1,000    
Navigation system 1,955    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 460 460
CD changer, remote 545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
App support 230    
Proximity key 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation system   2,300 2,300
Xenon HID headlights   807 807
Options (change) 6,250 3,865 3,865
Options (change) 5,690 3,567 3,567
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $71,345 $47,370 $51,650
Total Invoice $65,830 $44,089 $48,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,823
Model Year201220132013
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$71,345$47,370$51,650
Adjustments for Features-99500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,350$47,370$51,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280
Total Invoice$65,830$44,089$48,071
Adjustments for Features-91800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,912$44,089$48,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,982

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220132013
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 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 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack$50  
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 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Regenerative braking$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  
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$4,650$3,655$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-91800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122013
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.4,151 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

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
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested77578%
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
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested22522%

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