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

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

Lowest Total Price: $65,145

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $78,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,100

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $74,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $139,900 $181,500 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $130,107 $168,795 $50,920 $59,245
iPod integration 425 425    
Heated steering wheel   450    
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
iPod integration 395 395    
Heated steering wheel   419    
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) 425 875 9,100 6,600
Options (change) 395 814 8,285 6,010
Destination 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 3,000 2,600 0 0
Total Price $144,100 $185,750 $65,145 $71,695
Total Invoice $134,277 $172,984 $60,100 $66,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,533
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine510hp V12604hp V12300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$144,100$185,750$65,145$71,695
Adjustments for Features-7,130-5,1050-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,970$180,645$65,145$69,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$43,675$0$4,850
Total Invoice$134,277$172,984$60,100$66,150
Adjustments for Features-6,644-4,7540-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,633$168,230$60,100$64,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,597$0$4,481

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

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power door closers$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0  
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Night vision$1750$1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200   
Heated second row seats$200   
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
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Massage, second row seats$150   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$17,390$15,365$10,260$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,130$5,105$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,644-4,7540-1,569

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

Model Year20072013
ModelS-ClassZ4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in98.3 in
Length205.0 in166.9 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height58.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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