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Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,460

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $11,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,099

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $13,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelISZ4
TrimFsDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,000 $64,200
Base Invoice $49,280 $59,245
Navigation system 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
Cargo net 59  
Headlight washers 100  
Satellite radio 486  
Cold Weather Package   850
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Proximity key   500
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 685
Cargo net 35  
Headlight washers 80  
Satellite radio 389  
Cold Weather Package   775
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Proximity key   455
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,695 6,850
Options (change) 3,054 6,235
Destination 765 895
Total Price $60,460 $71,945
Total Invoice $53,099 $66,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,022
Model Year20082012
ModelISZ4
TrimFsDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine416hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$60,460$71,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,460$66,250
Total Invoice$53,099$66,375
Adjustments for Features0-5,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,099$61,121

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082012
ModelISZ4
TrimFsDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,380$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,254

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082012
ModelISZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in98.3 in
Length180.1 in166.9 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height56.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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