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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: $64,495

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $30,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraZ4Z4
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400 $55,150 $64,200
14-way power front seats 1,780 1,780 1,780        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830     550 550
Ski sack 410 410 410 410 410    
Proximity key 1,100 1,100 1,100     500 500
CD changer, remote 560 560 560 560 560 600 600
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280    
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790 3,790     1,350 1,350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear           750 750
Premium Package           1,100 1,100
Navigation system           2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package           850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
App support           250 250
14-way power front seats 1,513 1,513 1,513        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706     500 500
Ski sack 348 348 348 348 348    
Proximity key 935 935 935     455 455
CD changer, remote 476 476 476 476 476 545 545
Heated steering wheel 238 238 238 238 238    
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222 3,222     1,230 1,230
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425    
Obstacle detection, rear           685 685
Premium Package           1,000 1,000
Navigation system           1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package           775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
App support           230 230
Options (change) 9,250 9,250 9,250 1,750 1,750 8,450 8,450
Options (change) 7,863 7,863 7,863 1,487 1,487 7,695 7,695
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 0 0
Total Price $95,300 $103,230 $113,300 $152,800 $180,530 $64,495 $73,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,413
Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraZ4Z4
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8M6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$95,300$103,230$113,300$152,800$180,530$64,495$73,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,275-1,700-4,350-9,825-5-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,300$99,955$111,600$148,450$170,705$64,490$71,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$16,300$53,150$75,405$0$7,000

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2018201820182018201820122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraZ4Z4
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual     $150 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0    $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote climate control $25  $25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar     $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$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  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0  
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0  
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25   
Chronometer $100  $100  
Cornering lights   $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150  $150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row     $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650  
Wood trim   $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 $1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,865$12,140$10,565$13,215$18,690$8,870$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275$1,700$4,350$9,825$5$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-134-72225-5-1,895

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182012
ModelPanameraZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.1 in98.3 in
Length198.8 in166.9 in
Width76.3 in70.5 in
Height56.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

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