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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: $47,375

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $24,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,131

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $23,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,440 $44,890 $64,200
Base Invoice $35,495 $40,399 $59,245
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation system 2,465 2,465  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750
Tires, run-flat 1,040 1,040  
Navigation system     2,150
Premium Package     1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
CD changer, remote     600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Luxury Package 2,444 2,444  
Navigation system 2,085 2,085  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 685
Tires, run-flat 832 832  
Navigation system     1,955
Premium Package     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
CD changer, remote     545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 7,060 7,060 6,500
Options (change) 5,761 5,761 5,915
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $47,375 $52,825 $71,595
Total Invoice $42,131 $47,035 $66,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,237
Model Year201020102012
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,375$52,825$71,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,375$51,775$70,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$42,131$47,035$66,055
Adjustments for Features0-935-687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,131$46,100$65,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,969$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201020102012
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35is
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 app  $25
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 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking  $0
Infotainment 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,605$4,655$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-935-687

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
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.3,538 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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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