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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: $58,495

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,500

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimE550E63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $57,100 $87,600 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $53,103 $81,468 $45,715 $53,075 $61,215
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450      
Premium 1 Package 4,450 2,550      
Sport Package 0   2,300    
Wheel Package 0        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750 750 750
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 660        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550 550 550
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Wood trim     0   0
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
M Sport Package       2,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279      
Premium 1 Package 4,139 2,372      
Sport Package 0   2,095    
Wheel Package 0        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 685 685 685
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 614        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669   500 500 500
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Wood trim     0   0
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
M Sport Package       2,275  
Options (change) 9,250 5,970 8,550 7,500 5,000
Options (change) 8,603 5,553 7,790 6,830 4,555
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $67,225 $96,145 $58,495 $65,445 $71,795
Total Invoice $62,581 $89,596 $54,500 $60,900 $66,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,319
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimE550E63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,225$96,145$58,495$65,445$71,795
Adjustments for Features0-325-255-1,655-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,225$95,820$58,240$63,790$69,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,595$0$5,550$11,450
Total Invoice$62,581$89,596$54,500$60,900$66,765
Adjustments for Features0-303-238-1,540-1,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,581$89,293$54,262$59,360$64,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,712$0$5,098$10,545

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

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimE550E63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100   
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats $300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals $75   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,290$9,615$9,545$10,945$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$255$1,655$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-303-238-1,540-1,958

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

Model Year20112015
ModelE-ClassZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.1 in98.3 in
Length191.7 in166.9 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height57.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested154059%
Total Not Requested107541%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested74043%
Total Not Requested100057%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

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