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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: $48,925

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $14,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,371

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $15,004

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,440 $44,890 $51,650
Base Invoice $35,495 $40,399 $47,520
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Tires, run-flat 1,040 1,040  
Premium Package     2,500
Premium Sound Package     2,000
7-speed automated manual     1,525
Navigation system     2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Proximity key     500
Heated front seats     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Luxury Package 2,444 2,444  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 685
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,325 3,325  
Tires, run-flat 832 832  
Premium Package     2,275
Premium Sound Package     1,820
7-speed automated manual     1,390
Navigation system     1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Proximity key     455
Heated front seats     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 8,610 8,610 11,020
Options (change) 7,001 7,001 10,030
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $48,925 $54,375 $63,495
Total Invoice $43,371 $48,275 $58,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,363
Model Year201020102009
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$48,925$54,375$63,495
Adjustments for Features-405-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,520$52,920$63,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$43,371$48,275$58,375
Adjustments for Features-359-1,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,012$46,983$58,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,971$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201020102009
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,630$4,680$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-359-1,2920

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102009
ModelISZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in98.3 in
Length182.5 in166.9 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height55.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72589%
Total Not Requested9011%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

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