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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: $72,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,793

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $67,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,950 $65,800 $131,400 $176,400 $247,900
Base Invoice $52,575 $60,715 $122,202 $164,052 $230,547
M Sport Package 2,500        
Technology Package 2,250 2,250      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Cargo net 60 60      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 3,250 3,250  
CD changer, remote 600 600      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Wood trim   0      
Premium Package     3,500    
M Sport Package 2,275        
Technology Package 2,050 2,050      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Cold Weather Package 635 635      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Cargo net 53 53      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 3,023 3,023  
CD changer, remote 545 545      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Wood trim   0      
Premium Package     3,255    
Options (change) 9,110 6,610 6,750 3,250 0
Options (change) 8,293 6,018 6,278 3,023 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $66,985 $73,335 $139,075 $180,575 $250,525
Total Invoice $61,793 $67,658 $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: $62,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,349
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6S7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$66,985$73,335$139,075$180,575$250,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-9,955-11,755-17,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,985$71,635$129,120$168,820$232,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0$39,700$103,700
Total Invoice$61,793$67,658$129,405$168,000$233,172
Adjustments for Features0-1,568-9,263-10,936-16,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,793$66,090$120,142$157,064$216,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,297$0$36,922$96,551

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

Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelZ4Z4S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isS550AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr 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   
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
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
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    
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$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$10,960$12,660$20,915$22,715$28,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$9,955$11,755$17,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,568-9,263-10,936-16,479

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

Model Year20142017
ModelZ4S-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in115.9 in
Length166.9 in197.9 in
Width70.5 in74.7 in
Height50.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.912.4 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 dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested145094%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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