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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,560

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $16,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,191

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $15,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelB-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimElectric DrivesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,450 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $38,549 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Premium Package 2,980 3,300 1,100 1,100
Interior Package 1,690      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550
Wood trim 325 500    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,350 1,350
Premium Package 2,771 3,005 1,000 1,000
Interior Package 1,572      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500 500
Wood trim 302 455    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,230 1,230
Options (change) 6,685 8,100 6,750 6,750
Options (change) 6,217 7,375 6,145 6,145
Destination 925 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,560 $57,645 $62,795 $71,845
Total Invoice $38,191 $53,210 $57,960 $66,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,241
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelB-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimElectric DrivesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine177hp E240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,560$57,645$62,795$71,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,010-4,160-6,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,560$54,635$58,635$65,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$11,000
Total Invoice$38,191$53,210$57,960$66,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,778-3,840-5,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,191$50,432$54,120$60,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,688$10,124

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

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelB-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimElectric DrivesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
28 kWh battery pack$0   
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,740$8,750$9,900$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010$4,160$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,778-3,840-5,729

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

Model Year20142012
ModelB-ClassZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in98.3 in
Length171.6 in166.9 in
Width70.3 in70.5 in
Height61.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132569%
Total Not Requested60031%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested2900103%
Total Not Requested-75-3%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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