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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: $65,395

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $40,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,330

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $38,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS550S63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $50,920 $59,245
Premium 1 Package 4,500      
Heated steering wheel 490      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 1,350 1,350
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950    
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515    
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
App support     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Wood trim       0
Premium 1 Package 4,185      
Heated steering wheel 456      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 1,230 1,230
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884    
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409    
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
App support     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 11,905 6,915 9,350 6,850
Options (change) 11,073 6,432 8,515 6,240
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $105,730 $147,340 $65,395 $71,945
Total Invoice $98,395 $137,092 $60,330 $66,380

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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: $35,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,393
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS550S63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine449hp V8577hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$105,730$147,340$65,395$71,945
Adjustments for Features-5,020-6,5200-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,710$140,820$65,395$70,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,110$0$4,850
Total Invoice$98,395$137,092$60,330$66,380
Adjustments for Features-4,672-6,0670-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,723$131,025$60,330$64,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,302$0$4,481

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

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS550S63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power door closers$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
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  
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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  
Metal pedals $75  
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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$15,165$16,665$10,145$11,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$6,520$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,672-6,0670-1,569

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

Model Year20142013
ModelS-ClassZ4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in98.3 in
Length206.5 in166.9 in
Width74.8 in70.5 in
Height58.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested192572%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

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 net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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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