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

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,525

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,095

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $2,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelZ4Z4Z4R-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isR350 / R320
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $47,650
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $44,315
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720
Wood trim 500      
Proximity key 500 500 500 1,130
Heated front seats 500 500 500 720
iPod integration 400 400 400  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Premium II Package       7,850
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670
Wood trim 455      
Proximity key 455 455 455 1,051
Heated front seats 455 455 455 670
iPod integration 365 365 365  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Premium II Package       7,300
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Options (change) 10,150 8,250 8,250 11,070
Options (change) 9,240 7,510 7,510 10,295
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $57,525 $61,525 $70,675 $59,595
Total Invoice $53,095 $56,795 $65,210 $55,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,556
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelZ4Z4Z4R-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isR350 / R320
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6268hp V6
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$57,525$61,525$70,675$59,595
Adjustments for Features-180-330-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,345$61,195$68,295$59,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,950$0
Total Invoice$53,095$56,795$65,210$55,485
Adjustments for Features-166-305-2,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,929$56,490$63,014$55,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,561$10,085$0

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

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelZ4Z4Z4R-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isR350 / R320
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,585$10,735$12,785$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$330$2,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-166-305-2,1960

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

Model Year20112009
ModelZ4R-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in126.6 in
Length166.9 in203.0 in
Width70.5 in75.7 in
Height50.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.942.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.985.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested220069%
Total Not Requested100031%

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested187586%
Total Not Requested30014%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested187586%
Total Not Requested30014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested214046%
Total Not Requested252554%

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