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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: $48,550

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $16,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,148

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $15,342

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelISZ4
Trim350sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,370 $55,150
Base Invoice $38,474 $50,920
Navigation system 1,735  
F Sport Package 3,155  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
Heated steering wheel 150  
Cargo net 65  
RWD 0  
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   850
Premium Package   1,100
Sport Package   2,300
7-speed automated manual   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,604  
F Sport Package 2,904  
Blind spot warning system 552  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 685
Heated steering wheel 140  
Cargo net 39  
RWD 0  
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   775
Premium Package   1,000
Sport Package   2,095
7-speed automated manual   430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,205 9,500
Options (change) 5,699 8,675
Destination 975 895
Total Price $48,550 $65,545
Total Invoice $45,148 $60,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,817
Model Year20172012
ModelISZ4
Trim350sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine306hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,550$65,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,550$61,725
Total Invoice$45,148$60,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,148$56,965

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
ModelISZ4
Trim350sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,155$11,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,525

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
ModelISZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in98.3 in
Length184.3 in166.9 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105036%
Total Not Requested187564%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

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