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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: $65,145

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $88,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,100

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $82,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $139,221 $187,070
M Sport Package 2,500      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Cold Weather Package 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
CD changer, remote 600 600    
Wood trim   0    
Heated steering wheel       0
M Sport Package 2,275      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Cold Weather Package 775 775    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
CD changer, remote 545 545    
Wood trim   0    
Heated steering wheel       0
Options (change) 9,100 6,600 0 0
Options (change) 8,285 6,010 0 0
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $65,145 $71,695 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $60,100 $66,150 $143,096 $190,945

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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: $77,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,115
Model Year2013201320102010
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)?, 10650, 16600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$65,145$71,695$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-10,605-10,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,145$69,995$142,970$194,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0$51,425
Total Invoice$60,100$66,150$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,569-9,881-9,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,100$64,581$133,215$181,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,481$0$47,830

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

Model Year2013201320102010
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 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Regenerative braking$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  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
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   
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  
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$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
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$10,060$11,760$20,665$20,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$10,605$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,569-9,881-9,900

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

Model Year20132010
ModelZ4S-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase98.3 in124.6 in
Length166.9 in206.5 in
Width70.5 in73.7 in
Height50.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,456 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft316.4 ft3

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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 shocks - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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