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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,745

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $6,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,210

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $6,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelZ4Z4Z4GL
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $54,900
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $51,057
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100 4,500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500 500 1,100
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Wood trim 500      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350  
Multicontour front seats       800
Lighting Package       900
Leather seating surfaces       1,650
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000 4,185
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Proximity key 455 455 455 1,023
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Wood trim 455      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 651
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230  
Multicontour front seats       744
Lighting Package       837
Leather seating surfaces       1,534
Options (change) 9,200 7,850 7,850 9,650
Options (change) 8,375 7,145 7,145 8,974
Destination 895 895 895 775
Total Price $58,745 $63,895 $72,945 $65,325
Total Invoice $54,210 $58,960 $67,285 $60,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,753
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelZ4Z4Z4GL
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6335hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$58,745$63,895$72,945$65,325
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,850-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,745$63,095$70,095$63,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$11,350$0
Total Invoice$54,210$58,960$67,285$60,806
Adjustments for Features0-738-2,629-1,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,210$58,222$64,656$58,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,012$10,446$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2012201220122007
ModelZ4Z4Z4GL
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,975$9,775$11,825$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$2,850$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-738-2,629-1,843

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122007
ModelZ4GL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in121.1 in
Length166.9 in200.3 in
Width70.5 in75.6 in
Height50.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.5,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.983.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested280099%
Total Not Requested251%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177556%
Total Not Requested139044%

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