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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: $56,695

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $39,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,330

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $36,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelE-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimE63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $88,900 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $82,677 $43,740 $50,920 $59,245
Premium 2 Package 2,450      
Premium 1 Package 2,550      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750 750 750
Sport Package   2,300    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Wood trim   0   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
M Sport Package     2,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,279      
Premium 1 Package 2,372      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685 685 685
Sport Package   2,095    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Wood trim   0   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
M Sport Package     2,275  
Options (change) 5,970 8,450 7,400 4,900
Options (change) 5,553 7,695 6,735 4,460
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $95,745 $56,695 $63,445 $69,995
Total Invoice $89,105 $52,330 $58,550 $64,600

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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: $38,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,500
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelE-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimE63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$95,745$56,695$63,445$69,995
Adjustments for Features-2950-150-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,450$56,695$63,295$68,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600$11,450
Total Invoice$89,105$52,330$58,550$64,600
Adjustments for Features-2750-138-1,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,830$52,330$58,412$62,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,082$10,563

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

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelE-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimE63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  $0
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer$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   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Launch control$100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,140$8,845$8,995$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0$150$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-138-1,707

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

Model Year20122013
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 E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

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%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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