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

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,445

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $3,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,720

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $4,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelZ4Z4GLA
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iAMG GLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $49,580
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $46,109
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,400
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Sport Package 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Rear seat pass-through 175 175  
Wood trim 500   325
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350  
AMG Performance Seats     2,250
Interior Package     1,700
Multimedia Package     2,480
Parktronic Package     970
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,232
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Sport Package 2,095 2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
Rear seat pass-through 160 160  
Wood trim 455   302
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230  
AMG Performance Seats     2,093
Interior Package     1,581
Multimedia Package     2,306
Parktronic Package     902
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791
Options (change) 11,870 11,320 11,695
Options (change) 10,805 10,305 10,877
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $58,445 $63,795 $62,200
Total Invoice $53,720 $58,650 $57,911

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,022
Model Year200920092016
ModelZ4Z4GLA
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iAMG GLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6300hp I6375hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-19
Total Price$58,445$63,795$62,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,445$62,645$59,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$0
Total Invoice$53,720$58,650$57,911
Adjustments for Features0-1,057-2,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,720$57,593$55,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200920092016
ModelZ4Z4GLA
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iAMG GLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,410$9,560$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,057-2,169

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092016
ModelZ4GLA
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in173.9 in
Width70.5 in71.0 in
Height50.8 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.943.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested3200102%
Total Not Requested-75-2%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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