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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: $49,125

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $21,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,132

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $20,713

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $61,550
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $56,825
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,100
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750
Tires, run-flat 1,040 1,040  
Premium Package     2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
CD changer, remote     600
Proximity key     500
Heated front seats     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 1,910
Luxury Package 2,628 2,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 685
Tires, run-flat 894 894  
Premium Package     2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
CD changer, remote     545
Proximity key     455
Heated front seats     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 7,060 7,060 7,850
Options (change) 6,185 6,185 7,145
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $49,125 $54,575 $70,275
Total Invoice $44,132 $49,036 $64,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,349
Model Year201120112011
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$49,125$54,575$70,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,125$53,525$69,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$44,132$49,036$64,845
Adjustments for Features0-943-364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,132$48,093$64,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,961$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201120112011
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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $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
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$3,480$4,530$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-943-364

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested177582%
Total Not Requested40018%

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