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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: $58,945

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $36,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,915

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $34,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelZ4Z4Z4E-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isE63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $88,900
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $82,677
Sport Package 2,000      
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Wood trim 0   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
M Sport Package   2,500    
Premium 2 Package       2,450
Premium 1 Package       2,550
Sport Package 1,820      
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Wood trim 0   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
M Sport Package   2,275    
Premium 2 Package       2,279
Premium 1 Package       2,372
Options (change) 8,250 7,500 5,000 5,970
Options (change) 7,515 6,830 4,555 5,553
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $58,945 $65,995 $72,345 $95,745
Total Invoice $54,915 $61,405 $67,270 $89,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,962
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelZ4Z4Z4E-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isE63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6S7S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,945$65,995$72,345$95,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,850-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,945$64,595$70,495$95,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$11,550$0
Total Invoice$54,915$61,405$67,270$89,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,303-1,720-228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,915$60,102$65,550$88,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,187$10,635$0

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

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelZ4Z4Z4E-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isE63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,920$10,320$10,770$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,850$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,303-1,720-228

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

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,264 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 sDrive28i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

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