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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: $49,235

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $9,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,425

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $35,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $52,400
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $4,390
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Headlight washers 100 100  
Premium Package     2,950
Navigation system     1,800
Heated front seats     500
Wood trim     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701  
Headlight washers 92 92  
Premium Package     2,685
Navigation system     1,640
Heated front seats     455
Wood trim     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Options (change) 7,170 7,170 5,725
Options (change) 6,606 6,606 5,210
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $49,235 $54,685 $58,950
Total Invoice $45,789 $50,855 $10,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250C
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,044
Model Year201220122008
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6330hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$49,235$54,685$58,950
Adjustments for Features-5,720-6,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,515$47,915$58,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$45,789$50,855$10,425
Adjustments for Features-5,320-6,2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,469$44,559$10,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201220122008
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,680$11,730$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,720$6,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,320-6,2960

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122008
ModelISZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in98.2 in
Length182.5 in161.1 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 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 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Cruise control150Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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