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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,845

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $3,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,285

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $4,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)Z4
TrimE550sDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,800 $64,200
Base Invoice $60,264 $59,245
Appearance Package 1,270  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Premium Package   1,100
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
CD changer, remote   600
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Appearance Package 1,181  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Premium Package   1,000
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
CD changer, remote   545
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Options (change) 10,070 6,750
Options (change) 9,365 6,145
Destination 875 895
Total Price $75,745 $71,845
Total Invoice $70,504 $66,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,316
Model Year20122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)Z4
TrimE550sDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine402hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$75,745$71,845
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,775$71,845
Total Invoice$70,504$66,285
Adjustments for Features-9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,601$66,285

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)Z4
TrimE550sDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, automatic$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,365$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)Z4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in98.3 in
Length185.0 in166.9 in
Width70.3 in70.5 in
Height55.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,037 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.5 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested129058%
Total Not Requested95042%

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, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

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