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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: $32,960

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $19,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,895

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $17,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelWRXWRXWRXZ4Z4
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,595 $36,095 $40,895 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $29,708 $34,123 $38,587 $42,090 $47,520
Universal garage door opener 111 111 111    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233 233    
Door sill trim plates 161        
Recaro front seats   2,500      
Premium Package       3,900 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Universal garage door opener 72 72 72    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151 151    
Door sill trim plates 104        
Recaro front seats   2,218      
Premium Package       3,550 2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Proximity key       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Options (change) 505 2,844 344 6,045 4,645
Options (change) 327 2,441 223 5,500 4,225
Destination 860 860 860 825 825
Total Price $32,960 $39,799 $42,099 $52,620 $57,120
Total Invoice $30,895 $37,424 $39,670 $48,415 $52,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,323
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelWRXWRXWRXZ4Z4
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,960$39,799$42,099$52,620$57,120
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,975-3,475-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,960$39,399$40,124$49,145$53,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,439$7,164$0$4,050
Total Invoice$30,895$37,424$39,670$48,415$52,570
Adjustments for Features0-376-1,861-3,197-3,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,895$37,048$37,809$45,218$48,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,153$6,914$0$3,740

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelWRXWRXWRXZ4Z4
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275$275  
Limited-slip front differential $500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200  
Sunroof$900 $900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim    $250
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,510$6,910$8,485$9,985$10,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,975$3,475$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-376-1,861-3,197-3,612

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,277 lb.3,242 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

Recaro front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested60085%
Total Not Requested11015%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200064%
Total Not Requested112536%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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