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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: $45,900

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $2,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,285

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $35,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelISISZ4Z4Z4
Trim250C350C3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,360 $47,640 $36,700 $42,700 $52,400
Base Invoice $40,325 $44,305 $33,945 $39,465 $4,390
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520      
Xenon HID headlights 875 875 700 700  
Headlight washers 100 100 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces     1,150    
Premium Package     2,900 2,100 2,950
Power convertible top     750 750  
Wood trim     0 0 0
Navigation system     1,800 1,800 1,800
HD radio     350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245      
Xenon HID headlights 807 807 635 635  
Headlight washers 92 92 230 230  
Leather seating surfaces     1,045    
Premium Package     2,635 1,910 2,685
Power convertible top     685 685  
Wood trim     0 0 0
Navigation system     1,640 1,640 1,640
HD radio     315 315 315
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430
Options (change) 4,495 4,495 8,375 6,425 5,575
Options (change) 4,144 4,144 7,615 5,845 5,070
Destination 925 925 825 825 825
Total Price $48,780 $53,060 $45,900 $49,950 $58,800
Total Invoice $45,394 $49,374 $42,385 $46,135 $10,285

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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: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,476
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelISISZ4Z4Z4
Trim250C350C3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12?, 10430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$48,780$53,060$45,900$49,950$58,800
Adjustments for Features-6,170-6,1700-375-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,610$46,890$45,900$49,575$58,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$3,675$12,275
Total Invoice$45,394$49,374$42,385$46,135$10,285
Adjustments for Features-5,742-5,7410-346-109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,652$43,633$42,385$45,789$10,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,981$32,209$35,613$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelISISZ4Z4Z4
Trim250C350C3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$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$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$11,605$11,605$5,435$5,810$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,170$6,170$0$375$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,742-5,7410-346-109

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,807 lb.3,087 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1225132%
Total Not Requested-300-32%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%

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