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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: $64,320

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,125

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $4,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelZ4E-ClassE-Class
TrimsDrive35iE400AMG E63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,650 $63,100 $101,700
Base Invoice $47,520 $58,683 $94,581
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation system 2,100    
Cold Weather Package 1,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Sport Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720  
Auto-dimming headlights 200    
Proximity key 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350    
Parktronic Package   970  
Lighting Package   1,500  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660  
Heated steering wheel   250  
Premium Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,910    
Cold Weather Package 910    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Sport Package 2,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670  
Auto-dimming headlights 180    
Proximity key 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230    
Parktronic Package   902  
Lighting Package   1,395  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614  
Heated steering wheel   233  
Options (change) 11,845 4,100 0
Options (change) 10,780 3,814 0
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $64,320 $68,125 $102,625
Total Invoice $59,125 $63,422 $95,506

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,890
Model Year200920162016
ModelZ4E-ClassE-Class
TrimsDrive35iE400AMG E63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6329hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$64,320$68,125$102,625
Adjustments for Features-6450-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,675$68,125$98,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,100
Total Invoice$59,125$63,422$95,506
Adjustments for Features-5930-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,532$63,422$91,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,989

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

Model Year200920162016
ModelZ4E-ClassE-Class
TrimsDrive35iE400AMG E63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Ski sack$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
No leather in second row$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,710$11,065$15,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$0$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-4,095

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

Model Year20092016
ModelZ4E-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in113.2 in
Length166.9 in192.1 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height50.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45083%
Total Not Requested9017%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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