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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $60,270 BMW Z4 sDrive30i | |||||
| Difference: $9,645 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,595 BMW Z4 sDrive30i | |||||
| Difference: $9,488 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,500 | $52,400 | $61,550 | $59,790 | $88,900 |
| Base Invoice | $42,980 | $48,410 | $56,825 | $55,605 | $82,677 |
| Sport Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 970 | 970 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,900 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | 195 | 195 | 195 | ||
| Wood trim | 500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 720 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | 2,450 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,450 | 2,550 | |||
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | 660 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | 2,095 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | 902 | 902 |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,550 | 2,275 | 2,275 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 545 | 545 | 545 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | 175 | 175 | 175 | ||
| Wood trim | 455 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 669 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | 2,279 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,139 | 2,372 | |||
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | 614 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,895 | 10,995 | 8,695 | 9,250 | 5,970 |
| Options (change) | 11,740 | 10,010 | 7,915 | 8,603 | 5,553 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $60,270 | $64,270 | $71,120 | $69,915 | $95,745 |
| Total Invoice | $55,595 | $59,295 | $65,615 | $65,083 | $89,105 |
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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: $9,700 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,539 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 255hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | S7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $60,270 | $64,270 | $71,120 | $69,915 | $95,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | -55 | -205 | -1,455 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,215 | $64,065 | $69,665 | $69,915 | $95,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,850 | $9,450 | $0 | $25,655 |
| Total Invoice | $55,595 | $59,295 | $65,615 | $65,083 | $89,105 |
| Adjustments for Features | -51 | -189 | -1,342 | 0 | -163 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,544 | $59,106 | $64,273 | $65,083 | $88,942 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,562 | $8,729 | $0 | $23,859 |
Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $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 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-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 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,145 | $10,295 | $11,545 | $10,190 | $10,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $55 | $205 | $1,455 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -51 | -189 | -1,342 | 0 | -163 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Z4 | E-Class |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 113.1 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 191.7 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 3,826 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3325 | 104% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -4% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 8% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1290 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 51% |
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 200 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 52% |
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