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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,772

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $28,373

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,276

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $25,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelBRZBRZZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedSeries.BluesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,695 $29,490 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $26,298 $27,968 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Universal garage door opener 75 75      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 207 207      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
App support     250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 134 134      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package     3,005    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
App support     230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 282 282 7,600 4,300 4,300
Options (change) 183 183 6,920 3,915 3,915
Destination 795 795 895 895 895
Total Price $28,772 $30,567 $57,145 $60,345 $69,395
Total Invoice $27,276 $28,946 $52,755 $55,730 $64,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,273
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,001
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelBRZBRZZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedSeries.BluesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp H4200hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,772$30,567$57,145$60,345$69,395
Adjustments for Features00-8,100-7,650-9,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,772$30,567$49,045$52,695$59,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$27,276$28,946$52,755$55,730$64,055
Adjustments for Features00-7,478-7,065-8,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,276$28,946$45,277$48,665$55,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$0$3,388$9,824

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelBRZBRZZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedSeries.BluesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$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
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,450$10,550$10,100$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,100$7,650$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,478-7,065-8,954

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152012
ModelBRZZ4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in98.3 in
Length166.7 in166.9 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height50.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
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 mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested147552%
Total Not Requested135048%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

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