BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006

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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: $58,170

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $31,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,470

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $29,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelZ4Z4E-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iE55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $81,800
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $76,074
Premium Sound Package 2,000 2,000  
Sport Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 3,900 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Proximity key 500 500 1,080
Heated front seats 500 500  
Wood trim 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Lighting Package     990
CD changer, in-dash     430
Satellite radio     500
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Premium Sound Package 1,820 1,820  
Sport Package 2,095 2,095  
Premium Package 3,550 2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 1,023
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Proximity key 455 455 1,004
Heated front seats 455 455  
Wood trim 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Lighting Package     921
CD changer, in-dash     400
Satellite radio     465
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Options (change) 11,595 9,695 5,025
Options (change) 10,555 8,825 4,673
Destination 825 825 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $58,170 $62,170 $89,300
Total Invoice $53,470 $57,170 $83,222

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,192
Model Year200920092006
ModelZ4Z4E-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iE55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6469hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16650, 16420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$58,170$62,170$89,300
Adjustments for Features-2,655-2,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,515$59,715$89,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$0
Total Invoice$53,470$57,170$83,222
Adjustments for Features-2,440-2,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,030$54,912$83,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,882$0

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

Model Year200920092006
ModelZ4Z4E-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iE55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, 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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$9,395$9,195$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$2,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,440-2,2580

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

Model Year20092006
ModelZ4E-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in112.4 in
Length166.9 in189.7 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in
Height50.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested305098%
Total Not Requested752%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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