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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: $61,869

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $8,246

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,212

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $10,494

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelISZ4
TrimFsDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,000 $64,200
Base Invoice $49,280 $59,245
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
Cargo net 59 60
Cargo mat 69 60
Satellite radio 486  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 685
Cargo net 35 53
Cargo mat 41 53
Satellite radio 389  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,104 5,020
Options (change) 4,167 4,566
Destination 765 895
Total Price $61,869 $70,115
Total Invoice $54,212 $64,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,146
Model Year20082013
ModelISZ4
TrimFsDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine416hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$61,869$70,115
Adjustments for Features0-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,869$64,320
Total Invoice$54,212$64,706
Adjustments for Features0-5,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,212$59,358

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082013
ModelISZ4
TrimFsDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Compass $0
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,480$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,348

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082013
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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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