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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: $60,645

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $9,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,720

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $9,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassZ4Z4
TrimE550E63 AMGsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,790 $88,900 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $55,605 $82,677 $42,090 $47,520
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450    
Premium 1 Package 4,450 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750 750
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550 550
Premium Sound Package     2,000 2,000
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Premium Package     3,900 2,500
Sport Package     2,300 2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Wood trim     500  
Proximity key     500 500
Heated front seats     500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     200 200
Rear seat pass-through     175 175
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279    
Premium 1 Package 4,139 2,372    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 685 685
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669   500 500
Premium Sound Package     1,820 1,820
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Premium Package     3,550 2,275
Sport Package     2,095 2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Wood trim     455  
Proximity key     455 455
Heated front seats     455 455
Auto-dimming headlights     180 180
Rear seat pass-through     160 160
Options (change) 9,250 5,970 14,070 12,170
Options (change) 8,603 5,553 12,805 11,075
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $69,915 $95,745 $60,645 $64,645
Total Invoice $65,083 $89,105 $55,720 $59,420

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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: $9,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,482
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassZ4Z4
TrimE550E63 AMGsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine402hp V8518hp V8255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14650, 16650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$69,915$95,745$60,645$64,645
Adjustments for Features0-175-130-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,915$95,570$60,515$64,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,655$0$3,850
Total Invoice$65,083$89,105$55,720$59,420
Adjustments for Features0-163-119-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,083$88,942$55,601$59,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,859$0$3,562

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

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassZ4Z4
TrimE550E63 AMGsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack  $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  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $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
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $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
Folding second row seats $300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,965$10,140$10,095$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$130$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-119-257

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

Model Year20122009
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.3,242 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested154059%
Total Not Requested107541%
Active Multicontour 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested3300106%
Total Not Requested-175-6%
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 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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