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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: $49,635

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $22,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,157

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $21,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $66,350
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $61,720
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750
Technology Package     2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Wood trim     0
Heated front seats     500
CD changer, remote     600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701  
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 685
Technology Package     2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Wood trim     0
Heated front seats     455
CD changer, remote     545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 7,570 7,570 5,000
Options (change) 6,974 6,974 4,555
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $49,635 $55,085 $72,345
Total Invoice $46,157 $51,223 $67,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,095
Model Year201220122016
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)270, 12270, 12650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,635$55,085$72,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,635$54,035$71,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$46,157$51,223$67,270
Adjustments for Features0-976-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,157$50,247$66,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201220122016
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 
Tires, run-flat  $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 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
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 
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
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$3,130$4,180$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-1,018

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122016
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 / 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 information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160075%
Total Not Requested52525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

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 information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160075%
Total Not Requested52525%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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