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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: $30,854

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $26,291

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,144

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $23,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelBRZBRZZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedtSsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Performance Package 1,195        
Universal garage door opener 110 110      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244      
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
Performance Package 1,060        
Universal garage door opener 72 72      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157      
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) 1,549 354 7,600 4,300 4,300
Options (change) 1,289 229 6,920 3,915 3,915
Destination 860 860 895 895 895
Total Price $30,854 $34,709 $57,145 $60,345 $69,395
Total Invoice $29,144 $32,779 $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: $19,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,987
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelBRZBRZZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedtSsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine205hp H4205hp 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)215/45-17215/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,854$34,709$57,145$60,345$69,395
Adjustments for Features0-175-7,175-6,725-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,854$34,534$49,970$53,620$60,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$29,144$32,779$52,755$55,730$64,055
Adjustments for Features0-165-6,624-6,211-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,144$32,614$46,131$49,519$55,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0$3,388$9,824

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelBRZBRZZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedtSsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
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 
Torque-sensing 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   
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400   
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
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   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Performance meter$150$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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
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   
Interior trim, special color $0   
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 door panel trim$250$250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,200$4,375$11,375$10,925$12,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$7,175$6,725$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-6,624-6,211-8,100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182012
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
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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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