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

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

Lowest Total Price: $58,225

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $31,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,710

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $29,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelE-ClassZ4Z4
TrimE55sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $81,800 $46,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $76,074 $42,500 $47,930
Lighting Package 990    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 750 750
Proximity key 1,080 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 925    
CD changer, in-dash 430    
Satellite radio 500    
Premium Sound Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Package   3,900 2,500
Sport Package   2,300 2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Wood trim   500  
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Lighting Package 921    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 685 685
Proximity key 1,004 455 455
Bluetooth cell phone link 860    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Satellite radio 465    
Premium Sound Package   1,820 1,820
Premium Package   3,550 2,275
Sport Package   2,095 2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Wood trim   455  
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 5,025 11,350 9,450
Options (change) 4,673 10,335 8,605
Destination 775 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $89,300 $58,225 $62,225
Total Invoice $83,222 $53,710 $57,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,007
Model Year200620102010
ModelE-ClassZ4Z4
TrimE55sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine469hp V8255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12650, 16650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$89,300$58,225$62,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,300$55,520$59,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200
Total Invoice$83,222$53,710$57,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,495-2,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,222$51,215$55,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,884

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

Model Year200620102010
ModelE-ClassZ4Z4
TrimE55sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,740$9,445$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,495-2,311

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

Model Year20062010
ModelE-ClassZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in98.3 in
Length189.7 in166.9 in
Width71.7 in70.5 in
Height57.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested305098%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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