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

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

Lowest Total Price: $54,115

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,235

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimML350ML500sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $43,740 $50,920 $59,245
Premium Package 6,150 3,750      
Sunroof 1,390 1,290      
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450      
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080      
Lighting Package 890 890      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550 550
Heated front seats 690   500 500 500
Satellite radio 500 500      
Proximity key   1,080      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Wood trim     0 0 0
Premium Package 5,720 3,488      
Sunroof 1,293 1,200      
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349      
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004      
Lighting Package 828 828      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500 500 500
Heated front seats 642   455 455 455
Satellite radio 465 465      
Proximity key   1,004      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Wood trim     0 0 0
Options (change) 13,590 11,480 6,150 4,900 4,900
Options (change) 12,641 10,678 5,600 4,460 4,460
Destination 775 775 895 895 895
Total Price $54,115 $60,755 $54,395 $60,945 $69,995
Total Invoice $50,384 $56,558 $50,235 $56,275 $64,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $698
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimML350ML500sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,115$60,755$54,395$60,945$69,995
Adjustments for Features0-275-595-895-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,115$60,480$53,800$60,050$67,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$6,250$13,300
Total Invoice$50,384$56,558$50,235$56,275$64,600
Adjustments for Features0-256-549-826-2,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,384$56,302$49,686$55,449$61,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$5,763$12,242

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

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimML350ML500sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,605$8,880$9,200$9,500$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$595$895$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-549-826-2,672

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

Model Year20062013
ModelM-ClassZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in98.3 in
Length188.5 in166.9 in
Width75.2 in70.5 in
Height69.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested47547%
Total Not Requested54053%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested47547%
Total Not Requested54053%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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