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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: $65,925

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $73,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,780

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $68,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassZ4
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65sDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $131,400 $176,400 $247,900 $51,900
Base Invoice $122,202 $164,052 $230,547 $47,930
Premium Package 3,500     2,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,250 3,250   1,350
Sport Package       2,300
Premium Sound Package       2,000
Navigation system       2,100
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Heated front seats       500
Proximity key       500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Premium Package 3,255     2,275
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,023 3,023   1,230
Sport Package       2,095
Premium Sound Package       1,820
Navigation system       1,910
Obstacle detection, rear       685
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Auto-dimming headlights       230
Heated front seats       455
Proximity key       455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 6,750 3,250 0 13,150
Options (change) 6,278 3,023 0 11,975
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $139,075 $180,575 $250,525 $65,925
Total Invoice $129,405 $168,000 $233,172 $60,780

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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: $63,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,232
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassZ4
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65sDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12300hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$139,075$180,575$250,525$65,925
Adjustments for Features-10,095-11,895-17,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,980$168,680$232,680$65,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,700$103,700$0
Total Invoice$129,405$168,000$233,172$60,780
Adjustments for Features-9,393-11,067-16,6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,012$156,933$216,563$60,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,921$96,551$0

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

Model Year2017201720172010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassZ4
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65sDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, automatic$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night  $50 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Night vision  $1750 
Pedestrian detection, night  $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200$200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents  $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front row armrests  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$20,730$22,530$28,480$10,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,095$11,895$17,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,393-11,067-16,6090

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

Model Year20172010
ModelS-ClassZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.9 in98.3 in
Length197.9 in166.9 in
Width74.7 in70.5 in
Height56.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,820 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested145094%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

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