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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: $73,795

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $45,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,065

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $42,749

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelZ4GL
TrimsDrive35isGL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $64,200 $118,160
Base Invoice $59,245 $109,889
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Cold Weather Package 850  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
CD changer, remote 600  
App support 250  
Proximity key 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Cold Weather Package 775  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
CD changer, remote 545  
App support 230  
Proximity key 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Options (change) 8,700 0
Options (change) 7,925 0
Destination 895 925
Total Price $73,795 $119,085
Total Invoice $68,065 $110,814

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,597
Model Year20122014
ModelZ4GL
TrimsDrive35isGL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$73,795$119,085
Adjustments for Features0-9,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,795$109,250
Total Invoice$68,065$110,814
Adjustments for Features0-9,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,065$101,662

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122014
ModelZ4GL
TrimsDrive35isGL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,470$20,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,152

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122014
ModelZ4GL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in121.0 in
Length166.9 in201.6 in
Width70.5 in76.4 in
Height50.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.993.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

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