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BMW i3 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,375

BMW i3   
Difference: $21,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,920

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
Modeli3Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,350 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $38,220 $48,410 $56,825
Tera World 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Heated front seats 350 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Proximity key   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Tera World 2,455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Heated front seats 320 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Proximity key   455 455
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Options (change) 3,600 6,850 6,850
Options (change) 3,275 6,240 6,240
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $38,375 $60,125 $69,275
Total Invoice $34,920 $55,525 $63,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,611
Model Year201420112011
Modeli3Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine168hp E300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA1M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,375$60,125$69,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,325-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,375$55,800$62,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,100
Total Invoice$34,920$55,525$63,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,994-5,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,920$51,531$58,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,525

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201420112011
Modeli3Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,875$9,200$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,994-5,884

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142011
Modeli3Z4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in98.3 in
Length157.4 in166.9 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height62.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Proximity key250Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested240075%
Total Not Requested80025%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

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