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

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

Lowest Total Price: $65,675

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $82,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,575

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $77,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $48,410 $56,825 $134,106 $180,420
Sport Package 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Premium Package 2,500 2,500    
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
CD changer, remote 600 600    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350    
Proximity key 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400 425 425
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Sport Package 2,095      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Premium Package 2,275 2,275    
Cold Weather Package 910 910    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
CD changer, remote 545 545    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230    
Proximity key 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365 395 395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Options (change) 12,400 10,100 425 425
Options (change) 11,290 9,195 395 395
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $65,675 $72,525 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $60,575 $66,895 $138,376 $184,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,969
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6335hp I6510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6S7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$65,675$72,525$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-8,405-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,675$71,275$140,095$189,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0$49,875
Total Invoice$60,575$66,895$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-7,832-7,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,575$65,742$130,544$176,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,167$0$46,388

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

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300
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
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Night vision  $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,185$11,435$18,690$18,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$8,405$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-7,832-7,758

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

Model Year20112008
ModelZ4S-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase98.3 in124.6 in
Length166.9 in205.0 in
Width70.5 in73.7 in
Height50.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

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