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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: $65,255

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $30,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,197

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $29,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelM-ClassZ4Z4
TrimML63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,990 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $88,341 $50,920 $59,245
Cargo tray 100 110 110
Heated steering wheel 225    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
M Sport Package   2,500  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Wood trim     0
Cargo tray 93 97 97
Heated steering wheel 209    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
M Sport Package   2,275  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 325 9,210 6,710
Options (change) 302 8,382 6,107
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $96,190 $65,255 $71,805
Total Invoice $89,518 $60,197 $66,247

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,473
Model Year201220132013
ModelM-ClassZ4Z4
TrimML63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine518hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$96,190$65,255$71,805
Adjustments for Features-4,1350-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,055$65,255$70,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$89,518$60,197$66,247
Adjustments for Features-3,8480-1,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,670$60,197$64,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,482

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

Model Year201220132013
ModelM-ClassZ4Z4
TrimML63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0 $0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,245$9,110$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8480-1,568

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

Model Year20122013
ModelM-ClassZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.8 in98.3 in
Length189.1 in166.9 in
Width75.2 in70.5 in
Height70.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft310.9 ft3

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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
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%
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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