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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: $48,000

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $10,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelZ4Z4RCRCRC
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i300350F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $40,640 $43,570 $64,650
Premium Package 3,900 2,500      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500  
Sport Package 2,300 2,300      
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Proximity key 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
All Weather Package     220 220 280
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470 1,470
F Sport Package     3,700 4,105  
Cargo net     65 65 65
Fog lights     410 410  
Luxury Package       2,700  
Sunroof       1,100  
Premium Package F         3,240
Leather seating surfaces         800
Premium Package 3,550 2,275      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 460 460  
Sport Package 2,095 2,095      
Cold Weather Package 910 910      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Proximity key 455 455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
All Weather Package     201 201 259
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360 1,360
F Sport Package     3,404 3,777  
Cargo net     39 39 39
Fog lights     376 376  
Luxury Package       2,484  
Sunroof       1,012  
Premium Package F         2,981
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 11,695 10,295 6,365 10,570 5,855
Options (change) 10,645 9,370 5,840 9,709 5,375
Destination 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $58,270 $62,770 $48,000 $55,135 $71,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RC 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,398
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelZ4Z4RCRCRC
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i300350F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I6300hp I6241hp I4306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$58,270$62,770$48,000$55,135$71,500
Adjustments for Features-4,335-4,7850-2,075-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,935$57,985$48,000$53,060$69,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0$5,060$21,335

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelZ4Z4RCRCRC
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i300350F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console  $100$100 
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer  $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 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Trip computer  $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather seating surfaces$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$75
No leather in second row$-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
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,350$10,800$6,015$8,090$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,335$4,785$0$2,075$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,985-4,4000-403-193

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092018
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested307598%
Total Not Requested502%
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%
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%

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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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%
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%

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested119053%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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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