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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: $61,075

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $9,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,305

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $9,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelZ4Z4E-ClassE-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,000 $51,900 $60,400 $89,800
Base Invoice $42,500 $47,930 $56,172 $83,514
Premium Package 3,900 2,500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Premium Sound Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000    
Sport Package 2,300 2,300    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720  
Wood trim 500      
Proximity key 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Premium 2 Package     2,450  
Premium 1 Package     4,450  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     660  
Heated steering wheel     490  
Premium Package 3,550 2,275    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Premium Sound Package 1,820 1,820    
Cold Weather Package 910 910    
Sport Package 2,095 2,095    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669  
Wood trim 455      
Proximity key 455 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Premium 2 Package     2,279  
Premium 1 Package     4,139  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     614  
Heated steering wheel     456  
Options (change) 14,200 12,300 9,740 970
Options (change) 12,930 11,200 9,059 902
Destination 875 875 905 905
Total Price $61,075 $65,075 $71,045 $91,675
Total Invoice $56,305 $60,005 $66,136 $85,321

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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: $9,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,826
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelZ4Z4E-ClassE-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16650, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,075$65,075$71,045$91,675
Adjustments for Features0-150-5-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,075$64,925$71,040$91,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$0$20,555
Total Invoice$56,305$60,005$66,136$85,321
Adjustments for Features0-138-5-74
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,305$59,867$66,131$85,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,562$0$19,116

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

Model Year2010201020132013
ModelZ4Z4E-ClassE-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
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$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,460$10,610$10,465$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-5-74

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

Model Year20102013
ModelZ4E-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in113.1 in
Length166.9 in191.7 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height50.8 in57.7 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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 recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested3300106%
Total Not Requested-175-6%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 limiter0No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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 mirrors50No
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 Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 limiter0No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested151555%
Total Not Requested125045%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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