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Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,040

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $19,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,811

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $16,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelWRXWRXZ4Z4Z4
TrimSTISTI LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,495 $38,495 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $32,635 $36,355 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500      
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165      
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
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107      
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) 2,750 1,750 7,600 4,300 4,300
Options (change) 2,381 1,494 6,920 3,915 3,915
Destination 795 795 895 895 895
Total Price $38,040 $41,040 $57,145 $60,345 $69,395
Total Invoice $35,811 $38,644 $52,755 $55,730 $64,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,482
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelWRXWRXZ4Z4Z4
TrimSTISTI LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine305hp H4305hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,040$41,040$57,145$60,345$69,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,750-3,300-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,040$39,790$53,395$57,045$64,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$35,811$38,644$52,755$55,730$64,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-3,462-3,048-4,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,811$37,467$49,293$52,682$59,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,656$0$3,389$9,824

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelWRXWRXZ4Z4Z4
TrimSTISTI LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
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, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
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   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275$275   
Limited-slip front differential$500$500   
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$0$0   
Front splitter spoiler$200$200   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof $900   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500   
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  
Boost gauge$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
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   
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
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
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    
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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,125$8,375$10,875$10,425$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,750$3,300$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-3,462-3,048-4,938

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152012
ModelWRXZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in98.3 in
Length180.9 in166.9 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height58.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested182565%
Total Not Requested100035%

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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