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BMW i8 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,595

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $70,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,970

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $66,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Modeli8Z4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $143,400 $64,200
Base Invoice $134,040 $59,245
Giga World 2,000  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350
Giga World 1,840  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230
Options (change) 2,000 7,500
Options (change) 1,840 6,830
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $72,595
Total Invoice $133,082 $66,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,589
Model Year20172012
Modeli8Z4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine357hp I3 PiH335hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$142,602$72,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$69,910
Total Invoice$133,082$66,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$64,493

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
Modeli8Z4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,825$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,477

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
Modeli8Z4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in98.3 in
Length184.9 in166.9 in
Width76.5 in70.5 in
Height50.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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