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Porsche Panamera vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,045

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $24,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201420122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraZ4Z4
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,100 $93,200 $99,000 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $55,150 $64,200
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,330 1,330 810          
PDLS 770              
14-way power front seats 1,705 1,705 1,705          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790     550 550
Ski sack 405 405 405 405 405 405    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650 600 600
Remote app 540 540   540 540 540    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 270 270    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990              
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655       1,350 1,350
Auto-dimming headlights         610 610 250 250
Cold Weather Package             850 850
Navigation system             2,150 2,150
Sport Package             2,300  
Premium Package             1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear             750 750
App support             250 250
Proximity key             500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350 350
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0 0          
PDLS 0              
14-way power front seats 0 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     500 500
Ski sack 344 344 344 344 344 344    
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 545 545
Remote app 0 0   0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0              
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0       1,230 1,230
Auto-dimming headlights         0 0 230 230
Cold Weather Package             775 775
Navigation system             1,955 1,955
Sport Package             2,095  
Premium Package             1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear             685 685
App support             230 230
Proximity key             455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320 320
Options (change) 12,700 9,940 8,880 3,250 3,070 3,070 11,000 8,700
Options (change) 850 850 850 850 850 850 10,020 7,925
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $91,795 $104,135 $104,123 $117,645 $145,365 $184,365 $67,045 $73,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,474
Model Year20142014201420142014201420122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraZ4Z4
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$91,795$104,135$104,123$117,645$145,365$184,365$67,045$73,795
Adjustments for Features00-1,300-4,850-4,525-9,950-2,420-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,795$104,135$102,823$112,795$140,840$174,415$64,625$70,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,340$11,028$21,000$49,045$82,620$0$5,500

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142014201420142014201420122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraZ4Z4
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200 $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300     
6-speed manual      $150 
RWD$0$0$0   $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Roll bar      $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat      $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net      $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175     
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0     
9 kWh battery pack  $0     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Raised top speed limiter      $0$0
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0  
Power retractable hardtop      $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Traffic information      $25$25
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Performance meter$150$150$150$150 $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300    
Carbon fiber trim   $200    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row      $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0    
Wood trim    $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0     
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,890$8,190$11,740$11,415$16,840$9,310$10,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,300$4,850$4,525$9,950$2,420$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0036-76-57-100-2,232-3,385

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142012
ModelPanameraZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in98.3 in
Length197.0 in166.9 in
Width76.0 in70.5 in
Height55.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,124 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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