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Lexus ES vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,620

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $15,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,821

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelESZ4Z4Z4
Trim350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,725 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $34,400 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750 750 750
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065      
Heated front seats 640 500 500 500
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Wood trim   500    
Proximity key   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 749      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 685 685 685
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749      
Heated front seats 588 455 455 455
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Wood trim   455    
Proximity key   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 6,020 9,200 6,500 6,500
Options (change) 5,546 8,375 5,915 5,915
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $43,620 $58,745 $62,545 $71,595
Total Invoice $40,821 $54,210 $57,730 $66,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,279
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelESZ4Z4Z4
Trim350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,620$58,745$62,545$71,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,370-3,520-5,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,620$55,375$59,025$66,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$40,821$54,210$57,730$66,055
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-3,249-5,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,821$51,100$54,481$60,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,381$9,816

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelESZ4Z4Z4
Trim350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
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$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,830$9,200$9,350$11,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370$3,520$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,110-3,249-5,139

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
ModelESZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in98.3 in
Length191.1 in166.9 in
Width71.1 in70.5 in
Height57.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

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