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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: $66,985

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $94,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,793

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $88,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,950 $65,800 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $52,575 $60,715 $146,987 $194,370
M Sport Package 2,500      
Technology Package 2,250 2,250    
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Cargo net 60 60    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350    
CD changer, remote 600 600    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Wood trim   0    
Heated steering wheel       0
M Sport Package 2,275      
Technology Package 2,050 2,050    
Cold Weather Package 635 635    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Cargo net 53 53    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230    
CD changer, remote 545 545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Wood trim   0    
Heated steering wheel       0
Options (change) 9,110 6,610 0 0
Options (change) 8,293 6,018 0 0
Destination 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $66,985 $73,335 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $61,793 $67,658 $150,462 $197,345

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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: $83,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,534
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6335hp I6510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6S7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 161200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$66,985$73,335$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-10,880-10,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,985$71,635$150,645$200,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0$50,350
Total Invoice$61,793$67,658$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,568-10,135-10,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,793$66,090$140,327$187,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,297$0$46,796

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

Model Year2014201420112011
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 collision prevention  $150$150
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 prevention  $150$150
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 
App support$0$0  
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$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $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
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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$10,235$11,935$21,115$21,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$10,880$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,568-10,135-10,222

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

Model Year20142011
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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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