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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: $66,945

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $19,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120162016
ModelE-ClassZ4Z4
TrimE 450sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $71,950 $57,500 $66,350
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 950    
designo Edition 4,200    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
Premium 2 Package 6,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Heated steering wheel 250    
Technology Package   2,250 2,250
Cold Weather Package   700 700
M Sport Package   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Wood trim     0
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 884    
designo Edition 3,906    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
Premium 2 Package 6,139    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Heated steering wheel 233    
Technology Package   2,050 2,050
Cold Weather Package   635 635
M Sport Package   2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 13,170 8,450 5,950
Options (change) 12,251 7,695 5,420
Destination 1,050 995 995
Total Price $86,170 $66,945 $73,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,041
Model Year202120162016
ModelE-ClassZ4Z4
TrimE 450sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp I6 H300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT9S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$86,170$66,945$73,295
Adjustments for Features-6,9450-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,225$66,945$72,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,900

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

Model Year202120162016
ModelE-ClassZ4Z4
TrimE 450sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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 braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console$100  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$17,915$10,970$11,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,945$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0720-418

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

Model Year20212016
ModelE-ClassZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.1 in98.3 in
Length190.0 in166.9 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height56.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450

Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110026%
Total Not Requested307574%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 - electrical500No
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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