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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: $71,945

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $20,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,375

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $19,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelM-ClassZ4
TrimML63 AMGsDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $91,050 $64,200
Base Invoice $84,676 $59,245
Heated steering wheel 220  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   1,100
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
CD changer, remote   600
Proximity key   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated steering wheel 205  
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   1,000
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   775
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
CD changer, remote   545
Proximity key   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 220 6,850
Options (change) 205 6,235
Destination 875 895
Total Price $92,145 $71,945
Total Invoice $85,756 $66,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,045
Model Year20102012
ModelM-ClassZ4
TrimML63 AMGsDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine503hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$92,145$71,945
Adjustments for Features-1,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,710$71,945
Total Invoice$85,756$66,375
Adjustments for Features-1,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,420$66,375

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

Model Year20102012
ModelM-ClassZ4
TrimML63 AMGsDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,745$10,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3360

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

Model Year20102012
ModelM-ClassZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in98.3 in
Length188.5 in166.9 in
Width75.2 in70.5 in
Height70.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight5,093 lb.3,538 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 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
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

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