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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: $39,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,580

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $37,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS550S63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $48,410 $56,825 $86,397 $129,735
Premium Package 2,500 2,500    
Sport Package 2,300      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
App support 250 250    
iPod integration 400 400    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 4,450 4,450
Proximity key 500 500    
CD changer, remote 600 600    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Premium 1 Package     4,500  
Wood trim, expanded coverage     950 950
Power rear seats     1,515 1,515
Premium Package 2,275 2,275    
Sport Package 2,095      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
App support 230 230    
iPod integration 365 365    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 4,139 4,139
Proximity key 455 455    
CD changer, remote 545 545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Premium 1 Package     4,185  
Wood trim, expanded coverage     884 884
Power rear seats     1,409 1,409
Options (change) 12,400 10,100 11,415 6,915
Options (change) 11,295 9,200 10,617 6,432
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $65,675 $72,525 $105,240 $147,340
Total Invoice $60,580 $66,900 $97,939 $137,092

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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: $34,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,534
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS550S63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6335hp I6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$65,675$72,525$105,240$147,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-5,185-6,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,675$71,275$100,055$140,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0$40,500
Total Invoice$60,580$66,900$97,939$137,092
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-4,825-6,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,580$65,747$93,114$130,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,167$0$37,665

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

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS550S63 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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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
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 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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,845$11,095$15,030$16,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$5,185$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-4,825-6,313

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

Model Year20112014
ModelZ4S-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase98.3 in124.6 in
Length166.9 in206.5 in
Width70.5 in74.8 in
Height50.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft316.3 ft3

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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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested210097%
Total Not Requested753%
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%

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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested210097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested192572%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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