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BMW Z4 vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,014

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $23,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,360

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $20,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelZ4Z4Z4BRZBRZ
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isLimitedSeries.Yellow
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $27,645 $29,695
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $26,251 $28,157
Premium Package 3,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Performance Package       1,195  
Universal garage door opener       110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       244 244
Premium Package 3,550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Performance Package       1,060  
Universal garage door opener       72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       157 157
Options (change) 5,800 1,900 1,900 1,549 354
Options (change) 5,280 1,730 1,730 1,289 229
Destination 875 875 875 820 820
Total Price $53,175 $55,175 $64,325 $30,014 $30,869
Total Invoice $49,135 $51,015 $59,430 $28,360 $29,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,326
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,459
Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelZ4Z4Z4BRZBRZ
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isLimitedSeries.Yellow
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$53,175$55,175$64,325$30,014$30,869
Adjustments for Features-6,835-5,110-7,16000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,340$50,065$57,165$30,014$30,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$10,825$0$855
Total Invoice$49,135$51,015$59,430$28,360$29,206
Adjustments for Features-6,316-4,725-6,61500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,819$46,290$52,815$28,360$29,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,471$9,996$0$846

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelZ4Z4Z4BRZBRZ
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isLimitedSeries.Yellow
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25    
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$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$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100$100
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    
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
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
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,885$9,160$11,210$4,050$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,835$5,110$7,160$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,316-4,725-6,61500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20112017
ModelZ4BRZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.3 in101.2 in
Length166.9 in166.7 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height50.8 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft36.9 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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162551%
Total Not Requested157549%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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