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

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,450

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $26,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082021
ModelZ4Z4Z4E-Class
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterE 450
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,700 $42,700 $52,400 $71,950
Sport Package 1,300 1,300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,150      
Premium Package 2,900 2,100 2,950  
Power convertible top 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
HD radio 350 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Sport Package 1,185 1,185    
Leather seating surfaces 1,045      
Premium Package 2,635 1,910 2,685  
Power convertible top 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 670
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640  
HD radio 315 315 315  
Xenon HID headlights 635 635    
Options (change) 9,925 7,975 6,075 720
Options (change) 9,025 7,255 5,525 670
Destination 825 825 825 1,050
Total Price $47,450 $51,500 $59,300 $73,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,155
Model Year2008200820082021
ModelZ4Z4Z4E-Class
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterE 450
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6362hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10430, 10430, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$47,450$51,500$59,300$73,720
Adjustments for Features0-375-375-8,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,450$51,125$58,925$65,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,675$11,475$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2008200820082021
ModelZ4Z4Z4E-Class
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterE 450
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
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 braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication   $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power 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
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Crosswind stabilization   $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,370$2,745$2,745$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$375$8,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-346-68-203

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082021
ModelZ4E-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.2 in113.1 in
Length161.1 in190.0 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height51.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested142595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested67530%

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