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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: $57,145

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $10,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,750

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $6,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSCZ4Z4Z4
Trim430sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,805 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $58,788 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Wood trim   500    
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Wood trim   455    
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 0 7,600 4,900 4,900
Options (change) 0 6,915 4,455 4,455
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $67,630 $57,145 $60,945 $69,995
Total Invoice $59,613 $52,750 $56,270 $64,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,021
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSCZ4Z4Z4
Trim430sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$67,630$57,145$60,945$69,995
Adjustments for Features-9550-150-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,675$57,145$60,795$67,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$59,613$52,750$56,270$64,595
Adjustments for Features-8420-138-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,771$52,750$56,132$62,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,382$9,815

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSCZ4Z4Z4
Trim430sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Power antenna$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer$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 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,905$2,950$3,100$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0$150$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-8420-138-2,030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092012
ModelSCZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.1 in98.3 in
Length178.5 in166.9 in
Width72.0 in70.5 in
Height53.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 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 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested262593%
Total Not Requested2007%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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