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Lexus SC vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,050

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $21,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,425

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $48,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSCZ4Z4Z4
Trim4303.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,355 $36,700 $42,700 $52,400
Base Invoice $57,728 $33,945 $39,465 $4,390
Leather seating surfaces   1,150    
Premium Package   2,900 2,100 2,950
Power convertible top   750 750  
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Headlight washers   250 250  
Wood trim   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces   1,045    
Premium Package   2,635 1,910 2,685
Power convertible top   685 685  
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640
Xenon HID headlights   635 635  
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Headlight washers   230 230  
Wood trim   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430
Options (change) 0 8,525 6,575 5,725
Options (change) 0 7,755 5,985 5,210
Destination 765 825 825 825
Total Price $67,120 $46,050 $50,100 $58,950
Total Invoice $58,493 $42,525 $46,275 $10,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,695
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSCZ4Z4Z4
Trim4303.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine288hp V8215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 10430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$67,120$46,050$50,100$58,950
Adjustments for Features-5,1450-375-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,975$46,050$49,725$58,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,675$12,275
Total Invoice$58,493$42,525$46,275$10,425
Adjustments for Features-4,4840-346-111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,009$42,525$45,929$10,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,211$35,615$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSCZ4Z4Z4
Trim4303.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Power antenna$100   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$10,405$5,260$5,635$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$0$375$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4840-346-111

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008
ModelSCZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in98.2 in
Length178.5 in161.1 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height53.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft38.5 ft3

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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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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