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BMW Z4 vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $25,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,302

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $22,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4LEAFLEAF
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isSVSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $33,707 $35,668
Cold Weather Package 850 850 850    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Cargo net       20 20
Door sill trim plates       125 125
Floor mats       170 170
Cold Weather Package 775 775 775    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Cargo net       15 15
Door sill trim plates       99 99
Floor mats       131 131
Options (change) 4,400 4,400 4,400 315 315
Options (change) 4,005 4,005 4,005 245 245
Destination 895 895 895 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $53,945 $60,445 $69,495 $28,865 $30,915
Total Invoice $49,840 $55,820 $64,145 $27,302 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,119
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4LEAFLEAF
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isSVSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M6S7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$53,945$60,445$69,495$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features-5,865-8,240-10,2900-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,080$52,205$59,205$28,865$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$11,125$0$425
Total Invoice$49,840$55,820$64,145$27,302$29,263
Adjustments for Features-5,419-7,610-9,4980-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,421$48,210$54,647$27,302$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,789$10,226$0$423

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4LEAFLEAF
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isSVSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera    $200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100  
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0$0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
No leather in second row $-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,655$13,030$15,080$4,790$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,865$8,240$10,290$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,419-7,610-9,4980-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012
ModelZ4LEAF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in175.0 in
Width70.5 in69.7 in
Height50.8 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.90.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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