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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,345

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,270

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $3,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelZ4E-Class (2-door)
TrimsDrive35isE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,350 $64,800
Base Invoice $61,720 $60,264
Technology Package 2,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Wood trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
CD changer, remote 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Appearance Package   1,270
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Technology Package 2,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Wood trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
CD changer, remote 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Appearance Package   1,181
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 5,000 10,070
Options (change) 4,555 9,365
Destination 995 875
Total Price $72,345 $75,745
Total Invoice $67,270 $70,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,610
Model Year20162012
ModelZ4E-Class (2-door)
TrimsDrive35isE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine335hp I6402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$72,345$75,745
Adjustments for Features0-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,345$75,075
Total Invoice$67,270$70,504
Adjustments for Features0-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,270$69,880

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20162012
ModelZ4E-Class (2-door)
TrimsDrive35isE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,370$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-624

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20162012
ModelZ4E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in108.7 in
Length166.9 in185.0 in
Width70.5 in70.3 in
Height50.8 in55.2 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,037 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.911.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested154069%
Total Not Requested70031%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

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