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

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,000

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $84,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,275

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $79,809

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelZ4SL
TrimM RoadsterSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,100 $140,440
Base Invoice $47,930 $130,609
Premium Package 2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
HD radio 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800  
Wood trim 0 0
Premium Package 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
HD radio 450  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640  
Wood trim 0 0
Options (change) 6,125 0
Options (change) 5,570 0
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $59,000 $143,915
Total Invoice $54,275 $134,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,060
Model Year20072012
ModelZ4SL
TrimM RoadsterSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,000$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-12,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,000$131,305
Total Invoice$54,275$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-11,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,275$122,335

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072012
ModelZ4SL
TrimM RoadsterSL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,445$18,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,749

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072012
ModelZ4SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.2 in100.8 in
Length161.1 in180.4 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height51.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.510.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

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