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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: $70,825

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $170

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,350

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelZ4RC
TrimsDrive35isF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,550 $64,165
Base Invoice $56,825 $59,673
Premium Package 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Navigation system 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation Package   1,470
All Weather Package   280
Leather seating surfaces   800
Cargo net   65
Premium Package 2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Navigation system 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation Package   1,360
All Weather Package   259
Leather seating surfaces   736
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 8,400 5,855
Options (change) 7,650 5,375
Destination 875 975
Total Price $70,825 $70,995
Total Invoice $65,350 $66,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,336
Model Year20112017
ModelZ4RC
TrimsDrive35isF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6467hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,825$70,995
Adjustments for Features-3,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,855$70,995
Total Invoice$65,350$66,023
Adjustments for Features-3,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,687$66,023

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112017
ModelZ4RC
TrimsDrive35isF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,525$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,538 lb.3,958 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 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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%
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 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
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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