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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,115

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,384

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelZ4Z4Z4M-ClassM-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isML350ML500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $45,715 $53,075 $61,215 $36,968 $45,105
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 690 690
Heated front seats 500 500 500 690  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Lighting Package       890 890
Entertainment Package       1,080 1,080
Comfort Package       1,450 1,450
Premium Package       6,150 3,750
Sunroof       1,390 1,290
Satellite radio       500 500
Proximity key         1,080
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 642 642
Heated front seats 455 455 455 642  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Lighting Package       828 828
Entertainment Package       1,004 1,004
Comfort Package       1,349 1,349
Premium Package       5,720 3,488
Sunroof       1,293 1,200
Satellite radio       465 465
Proximity key         1,004
Options (change) 6,250 5,000 5,000 13,590 11,480
Options (change) 5,695 4,555 4,555 12,641 10,678
Destination 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $56,195 $62,945 $71,795 $54,115 $60,755
Total Invoice $52,405 $58,625 $66,765 $50,384 $56,558

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,420
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelZ4Z4Z4M-ClassM-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isML350ML500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$56,195$62,945$71,795$54,115$60,755
Adjustments for Features-645-2,195-2,9450-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,550$60,750$68,850$54,115$60,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$13,300$0$6,365
Total Invoice$52,405$58,625$66,765$50,384$56,558
Adjustments for Features-601-2,044-2,7390-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,804$56,581$64,026$50,384$56,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,777$12,222$0$5,918

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

Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelZ4Z4Z4M-ClassM-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isML350ML500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,250$10,800$11,550$8,605$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$2,195$2,945$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-601-2,044-2,7390-256

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

Model Year20152006
ModelZ4M-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in114.7 in
Length166.9 in188.5 in
Width70.5 in75.2 in
Height50.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.972.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested47547%
Total Not Requested54053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested47547%
Total Not Requested54053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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