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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: $48,400

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $14,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,034

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $12,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,610 $46,890 $51,650
Base Invoice $39,627 $43,609 $47,520
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750
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
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Xenon HID headlights 807 807  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 685
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
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 4,895 4,895 10,520
Options (change) 4,512 4,512 9,575
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $48,400 $52,680 $62,995
Total Invoice $45,034 $49,016 $57,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,030
Model Year201320132009
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6S7
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,400$52,680$62,995
Adjustments for Features-155-1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,245$52,525$62,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$45,034$49,016$57,920
Adjustments for Features-144-1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,890$48,872$57,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,982$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201320132009
ModelISISZ4
Trim250C350CsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,705$3,705$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-144-1440

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,151 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

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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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 radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested77595%
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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
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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