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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: $22,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,157

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $21,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelZ4ISIS
TrimsDrive35is250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,350 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $61,720 $38,308 $43,374
Technology Package 2,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Wood trim 0    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
CD changer, remote 600    
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Technology Package 2,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Wood trim 0    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
CD changer, remote 545    
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,701 3,701
Options (change) 5,000 7,570 7,570
Options (change) 4,555 6,974 6,974
Destination 995 875 875
Total Price $72,345 $49,635 $55,085
Total Invoice $67,270 $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: $21,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,095
Model Year201620122012
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)650, 16270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$72,345$49,635$55,085
Adjustments for Features-1,0950-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,250$49,635$54,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$67,270$46,157$51,223
Adjustments for Features-1,0180-976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,252$46,157$50,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620122012
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Regenerative braking$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
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 
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  
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$4,225$3,130$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0180-976

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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 trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested160075%
Total Not Requested52525%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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 trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested160075%
Total Not Requested52525%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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