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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: $71,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,868

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $66,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $131,400 $176,400 $247,900 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $122,202 $164,052 $230,547 $53,580 $61,720
Premium Package 3,500        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,250 3,250   1,350 1,350
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
CD changer, remote       600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 3,255        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,023 3,023   1,230 1,230
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
CD changer, remote       545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 6,750 3,250 0 9,110 6,610
Options (change) 6,278 3,023 0 8,293 6,018
Destination 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $139,075 $180,575 $250,525 $67,605 $73,955
Total Invoice $129,405 $168,000 $233,172 $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: $62,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,437
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$139,075$180,575$250,525$67,605$73,955
Adjustments for Features-8,705-10,505-16,4550-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,370$170,070$234,070$67,605$73,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,700$103,700$0$5,900
Total Invoice$129,405$168,000$233,172$62,868$68,733
Adjustments for Features-8,100-9,773-15,3150-418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,305$158,227$217,857$62,868$68,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,922$96,552$0$5,447

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

Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassZ4Z4
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
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$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$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Ski sack   $50$50
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$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 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$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$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$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  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Text dictation   $50$50
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents  $0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$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$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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   $-300$-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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$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 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000  
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$20,815$22,615$28,565$12,110$12,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,705$10,505$16,455$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,100-9,773-15,3150-418

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

Model Year20172016
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.3,264 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, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested145094%

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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%
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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%

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