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BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,110

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $8,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,591

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $7,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4RCRCRCRC
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i200t300350F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Premium Package 3,900 2,500        
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500 500  
Sport Package 2,300 2,300        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595        
Proximity key 500 500        
Wood trim 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
All Weather Package     220 220 220 280
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700  
Sunroof     1,100   1,100  
235/40VR19     795      
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105  
Cargo net     65 65 65 65
Fog lights     410 410 410  
Premium Package F           3,240
Leather seating surfaces           800
Premium Package 3,550 2,275        
Cold Weather Package 910 910        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 460 460 460  
Sport Package 2,095 2,095        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540        
Proximity key 455 455        
Wood trim 455          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
All Weather Package     201 201 201 259
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484  
Sunroof     1,012   1,012  
235/40VR19     732      
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777  
Cargo net     39 39 39 39
Fog lights     376 376 376  
Premium Package F           2,981
Leather seating surfaces           736
Options (change) 12,195 10,295 11,655 6,365 10,570 5,855
Options (change) 11,100 9,370 10,709 5,840 9,709 5,375
Destination 825 825 975 975 975 975
Total Price $58,770 $62,770 $52,785 $50,110 $54,555 $70,995
Total Invoice $54,015 $57,715 $49,029 $46,591 $50,683 $66,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,543
Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4RCRCRCRC
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i200t300350F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I6300hp I6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$58,770$62,770$52,785$50,110$54,555$70,995
Adjustments for Features-3,135-3,285-8500-575-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,635$59,485$51,935$50,110$53,980$70,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$1,825$0$3,870$20,220
Total Invoice$54,015$57,715$49,029$46,591$50,683$66,023
Adjustments for Features-2,881-3,020-7900-534-618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,134$54,695$48,239$46,591$50,149$65,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,561$1,648$0$3,558$18,814

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4RCRCRCRC
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i200t300350F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   $100
Second-row high console     $250
Second-row low console  $100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Sunroof  $900 $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
Boost gauge  $75   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25$25
Performance meter  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100    
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Wood trim$300 $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,750$10,900$8,465$7,615$8,190$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$3,285$850$0$575$665
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,881-3,020-7900-534-618

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092017
ModelZ4RC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.3 in107.5 in
Length166.9 in184.8 in
Width70.5 in72.4 in
Height50.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested307598%
Total Not Requested502%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested49091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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
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 Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested49091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125040%
Total Not Requested190060%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115042%
Total Not Requested157558%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165069%
Total Not Requested72531%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested182559%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested119053%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

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