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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $67,045 BMW Z4 sDrive35i | |||||
| Difference: $72,030 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $61,835 BMW Z4 sDrive35i | |||||
| Difference: $67,570 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | S550 | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $55,150 | $64,200 | $131,400 | $176,400 | $247,900 |
| Base Invoice | $50,920 | $59,245 | $122,202 | $164,052 | $230,547 |
| Sport Package | 2,300 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 850 | 850 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,100 | 1,100 | 3,500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 600 | 600 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,350 | 1,350 | 3,250 | 3,250 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | |||
| App support | 250 | 250 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 775 | 775 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,255 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 545 | 545 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,230 | 1,230 | 3,023 | 3,023 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | |||
| App support | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,000 | 8,700 | 6,750 | 3,250 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 10,020 | 7,925 | 6,278 | 3,023 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $67,045 | $73,795 | $139,075 | $180,575 | $250,525 |
| Total Invoice | $61,835 | $68,065 | $129,405 | $168,000 | $233,172 |
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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: $62,225 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,447 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | S550 | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | S7 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $67,045 | $73,795 | $139,075 | $180,575 | $250,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,250 | -9,805 | -11,605 | -17,555 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,045 | $72,545 | $129,270 | $168,970 | $232,970 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,500 | $0 | $39,700 | $103,700 |
| Total Invoice | $61,835 | $68,065 | $129,405 | $168,000 | $233,172 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,153 | -9,123 | -10,797 | -16,339 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $61,835 | $66,912 | $120,282 | $157,203 | $216,833 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,077 | $0 | $36,921 | $96,551 |
Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | S550 | AMG S63 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, automatic | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | ||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents | $0 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $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 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | ||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,935 | $12,185 | $20,740 | $22,540 | $28,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,250 | $9,805 | $11,605 | $17,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,153 | -9,123 | -10,797 | -16,339 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Z4 | S-Class |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 115.9 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 197.9 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 74.7 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,820 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.3 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 49.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 | 12.4 ft3 |
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 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 340 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 13% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 8% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 340 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 13% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 94% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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