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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: $63,620

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $1,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,232

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassZ4Z4
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $50,920 $59,245
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970   750 750
designo Package 4,900 4,900 4,200      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   550 550
Proximity key 650 650        
Cargo tray 100 100 100 100 110 110
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225      
M Sport Package         2,500  
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package         850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         1,350 1,350
App support         250 250
Wood trim           0
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902   685 685
designo Package 4,557 4,557 3,906      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   500 500
Proximity key 605 605        
Cargo tray 93 93 93 93 97 97
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209      
M Sport Package         2,275  
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package         775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         1,230 1,230
App support         230 230
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 14,395 14,395 8,705 1,200 8,860 6,360
Options (change) 13,388 13,388 8,096 1,116 8,067 5,792
Destination 925 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $65,120 $63,620 $72,530 $100,525 $64,905 $71,455
Total Invoice $60,627 $59,232 $67,518 $93,553 $59,882 $65,932

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,382
Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassZ4Z4
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$65,120$63,620$72,530$100,525$64,905$71,455
Adjustments for Features-2,285-585-2,935-5,2850-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,835$63,035$69,595$95,240$64,905$69,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$6,760$32,405$0$4,850
Total Invoice$60,627$59,232$67,518$93,553$59,882$65,932
Adjustments for Features-2,127-545-2,732-4,9180-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,500$58,687$64,786$88,635$59,882$64,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$6,286$30,135$0$4,481

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

Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassZ4Z4
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700  
RWD $0  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Roll bar    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0   
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75  
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,995$10,295$12,645$14,995$9,710$11,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$585$2,935$5,285$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,127-545-2,732-4,9180-1,569

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

Model Year20152013
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 ML250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested151573%
Total Not Requested55027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested230073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested151573%
Total Not Requested55027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested230073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
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
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%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
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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