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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: $66,120

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $82,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,765

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $77,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $144,200 $194,000 $51,650
Base Invoice $134,106 $180,420 $47,520
iPod integration 425 425  
Premium Sound Package     2,000
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Navigation system     2,100
Premium Package     2,500
Sport Package     2,300
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,350
Proximity key     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
iPod integration 395 395  
Premium Sound Package     1,820
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Navigation system     1,910
Premium Package     2,275
Sport Package     2,095
Cold Weather Package     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,230
Proximity key     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 425 425 13,645
Options (change) 395 395 12,420
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $148,500 $198,300 $66,120
Total Invoice $138,376 $184,690 $60,765

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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: $74,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,849
Model Year200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine510hp V12604hp V12300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$148,500$198,300$66,120
Adjustments for Features-8,330-8,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,170$190,045$66,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$49,875$0
Total Invoice$138,376$184,690$60,765
Adjustments for Features-7,762-7,6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,614$177,002$60,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$46,388$0

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

Model Year200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Night vision$1750$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $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 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $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$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$18,440$18,365$10,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,330$8,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,762-7,6880

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

Model Year20082009
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.3,242 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72589%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192592%
Total Not Requested1758%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

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