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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: $64,245

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $26,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Premium Package 1,100 1,100 4,640 2,350      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150          
Cold Weather Package 850 850          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 790 790 790    
CD changer, remote 600 600 650 650 650 650 650
Proximity key 500 500 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
Auto-dimming mirrors     420        
Sport Chrono Package Plus     1,480 1,480 960    
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750 750
Ski sack     405 405 405 405 405
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595
Comfort Package         2,160    
Heated steering wheel           250 250
Premium Package 1,000 1,000 0 0      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955          
Cold Weather Package 775 775          
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0    
CD changer, remote 545 545 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key 455 455 927 927 927    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
Auto-dimming mirrors     0        
Sport Chrono Package Plus     0 0 0    
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Ski sack     344 344 344 344 344
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506 506 506
Comfort Package         0    
Heated steering wheel           0 0
Options (change) 8,200 8,200 14,475 11,765 11,055 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 7,465 7,465 1,777 1,777 1,777 850 850
Destination 895 895 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $64,245 $73,295 $90,650 $103,040 $107,030 $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: $27,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,546
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6335hp I6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6S7S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$64,245$73,295$90,650$103,040$107,030$140,325$176,825
Adjustments for Features-1,045-3,09500-1,300-3,350-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,200$70,200$90,650$103,040$105,730$136,975$171,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$0$12,390$15,080$46,325$80,875

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app$25$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Roll bar$200$200     
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$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$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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Raised top speed limiter $0     
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 $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$150$150 $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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$200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
No leather in second row$-300$-300     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,135$10,185$7,090$7,090$8,390$10,440$12,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$3,095$0$0$1,300$3,350$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-964-2,85500-33-44-55

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,264 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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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