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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Panamera Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,820

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $24,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelZ4PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimsDrive35iBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,650 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Premium Package 2,500          
Navigation system 2,100          
Cold Weather Package 1,000          
Obstacle detection, rear 750          
Premium Sound Package 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 790 790 790    
Proximity key 500 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595          
Auto-dimming mirrors   420        
PDLS   770        
Bose Audio Package   1,990 1,990 1,990    
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250 250 250
Ski sack   405 405 405 405 405
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Obstacle detection, front   600 600 600    
Heated front seats   525        
CD changer, remote         650 650
Premium Package 2,275          
Navigation system 1,910          
Cold Weather Package 910          
Obstacle detection, rear 685          
Premium Sound Package 1,820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0 0    
Proximity key 455 927 927 927    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540          
Auto-dimming mirrors   0        
PDLS   0        
Bose Audio Package   0 0 0    
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0
Ski sack   344 344 344 344 344
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
Obstacle detection, front   0 0 0    
Heated front seats   0        
CD changer, remote         0 0
Options (change) 11,345 11,840 10,125 10,125 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 10,325 1,777 1,777 1,777 850 850
Destination 825 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $63,820 $88,015 $101,400 $106,100 $140,325 $176,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,394
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelZ4PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimsDrive35iBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$63,820$88,015$101,400$106,100$140,325$176,825
Adjustments for Features-2,7450-500-1,800-5,000-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,075$88,015$100,900$104,300$135,325$169,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,885$16,285$47,310$81,860

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelZ4PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimsDrive35iBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Roll bar$200     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40     
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio$50     
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SD Card slot$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Performance meter     $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
No leather in second row$-300     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,385$5,640$6,140$7,440$10,640$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$0$500$1,800$5,000$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5230-14-47-65-72

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20092012
ModelZ4Panamera
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in115.0 in
Length166.9 in195.6 in
Width70.5 in76.0 in
Height50.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.944.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested50093%
Total Not Requested407%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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