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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: $67,605

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $84,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,868

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $78,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $147,450 $198,950 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $137,129 $185,024 $53,580 $61,720
iPod integration 425 425    
Heated steering wheel   470    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Technology Package     2,250 2,250
M Sport Package     2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Cargo net     60 60
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,350 1,350
CD changer, remote     600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Wood trim       0
iPod integration 395 395    
Heated steering wheel   437    
Cold Weather Package     635 635
Technology Package     2,050 2,050
M Sport Package     2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Cargo net     53 53
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,230 1,230
CD changer, remote     545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 425 895 9,110 6,610
Options (change) 395 832 8,293 6,018
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $151,750 $203,720 $67,605 $73,955
Total Invoice $141,399 $189,731 $62,868 $68,733

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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: $77,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,934
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS600S65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine510hp V12604hp V12300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5T5S7S7
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$151,750$203,720$67,605$73,955
Adjustments for Features-7,080-7,1050-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$144,670$196,615$67,605$73,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,945$0$5,900
Total Invoice$141,399$189,731$62,868$68,733
Adjustments for Features-6,597-6,6170-418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$134,802$183,114$62,868$68,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$48,312$0$5,447

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

Model Year2009200920162016
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  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$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$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
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-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$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$200  
Heated second row seats$200$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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150  
No leather in second row  $-300$-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$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 tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
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$100
Total Value of Features$18,515$18,540$11,435$11,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,080$7,105$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,597-6,6170-418

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

Model Year20092016
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%
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 dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

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