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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: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $24,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
Modeli3Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,400 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $39,690 $50,920 $59,245
Tera World 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Premium Package   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Tera World 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500
Premium Package   1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 3,050 7,250 7,250
Options (change) 2,775 6,600 6,600
Destination 995 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $38,945 $63,295 $72,345
Total Invoice $35,960 $58,415 $66,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,218
Model Year201520122012
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$38,945$63,295$72,345
Adjustments for Features0-5,675-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$57,620$64,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,000
Total Invoice$35,960$58,415$66,740
Adjustments for Features0-5,237-7,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$53,178$59,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,436

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201520122012
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
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  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
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  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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 height adjuster, driver seat$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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
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$5,300$10,975$13,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,237-7,126

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152012
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.3,264 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
Wood trim300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested70024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

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