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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: $67,045

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $31,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,835

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $29,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelM-ClassZ4Z4
TrimML63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $96,100 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $89,373 $50,920 $59,245
Multicontour front seats 1,100    
Heated steering wheel 225    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Premium Package   1,100 1,100
Sport Package   2,300  
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
Proximity key   500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
App support   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Multicontour front seats 1,023    
Heated steering wheel 209    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Premium Package   1,000 1,000
Sport Package   2,095  
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
Proximity key   455 455
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
App support   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 1,325 11,000 8,700
Options (change) 1,232 10,020 7,925
Destination 905 895 895
Total Price $98,330 $67,045 $73,795
Total Invoice $91,510 $61,835 $68,065

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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: $26,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,059
Model Year201320122012
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?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$98,330$67,045$73,795
Adjustments for Features-4,9600-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,370$67,045$72,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500
Total Invoice$91,510$61,835$68,065
Adjustments for Features-4,6160-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,894$61,835$66,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,077

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

Model Year201320122012
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 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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
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$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
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$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$14,195$9,235$10,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,960$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6160-1,153

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

Model Year20132012
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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

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