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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: $33,122

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $20,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,999

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $18,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201620162016
ModelWRXWRXWRXZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,595 $36,095 $40,895 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $29,708 $34,123 $38,587 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233 233      
Universal garage door opener 111 111 111      
Cargo net 81 81 81 60 60 60
Cargo tray 81 81 81 110 110 110
Door sill trim plates 161          
Recaro front seats   2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,250    
Wood trim       0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151 151      
Universal garage door opener 72 72 72      
Cargo net 52 52 52 53 53 53
Cargo tray 52 52 52 97 97 97
Door sill trim plates 104          
Recaro front seats   2,218        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces       1,140    
Wood trim       0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
Options (change) 667 3,006 506 2,820 1,570 1,570
Options (change) 431 2,545 327 2,565 1,425 1,425
Destination 860 860 860 995 995 995
Total Price $33,122 $39,961 $42,261 $53,515 $60,065 $68,915
Total Invoice $30,999 $37,528 $39,774 $49,965 $56,000 $64,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,788
Model Year201820182018201620162016
ModelWRXWRXWRXZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,122$39,961$42,261$53,515$60,065$68,915
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,975-4,475-5,875-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,122$39,561$40,286$49,040$54,190$62,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,439$7,164$0$5,150$13,050
Total Invoice$30,999$37,528$39,774$49,965$56,000$64,140
Adjustments for Features0-376-1,859-4,178-5,477-6,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,999$37,152$37,915$45,787$50,523$57,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,153$6,916$0$4,736$12,001

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201820182018201620162016
ModelWRXWRXWRXZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$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$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Roll bar   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
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$6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200   
Sunroof$900 $900   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0   
Navigation system  $600   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75$75$75   
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0   
Wood trim   $300 $300
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Wheels, dark finish$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,460$6,860$8,435$10,935$12,335$13,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,975$4,475$5,875$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-376-1,859-4,178-5,477-6,352

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182016
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.3,264 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

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

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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