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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: $65,620

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $36,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,310

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $35,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelZ4SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,650 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $47,520 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Sport Package 2,300        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Premium Package 2,500        
Navigation system 2,100        
Premium Sound Package 2,000        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595        
Proximity key 500        
Heated front seats 500        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Premium I Package   3,170      
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Tires, run-flat   220 220    
Wood trim       0 0
Sport Package 2,095        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Premium Package 2,275        
Navigation system 1,910        
Premium Sound Package 1,820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540        
Proximity key 455        
Heated front seats 455        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Premium I Package   2,948      
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Tires, run-flat   205 205    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 13,145 5,030 1,860 1,640 1,640
Options (change) 11,965 4,678 1,730 1,525 1,525
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $65,620 $102,505 $138,535 $134,415 $192,315
Total Invoice $60,310 $95,482 $129,081 $125,249 $179,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,602
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelZ4SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$65,620$102,505$138,535$134,415$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-5,980-6,780-5,780-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,620$96,525$131,755$128,635$185,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,230$32,110$89,060
Total Invoice$60,310$95,482$129,081$125,249$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-5,570-6,317-5,386-6,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,310$89,912$122,764$119,863$172,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,852$29,951$82,917

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelZ4SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Roll bar$200    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
Media drive$15    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot$25    
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Cornering lights $50$50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,860$8,840$9,640$8,640$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,980$6,780$5,780$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,570-6,317-5,386-6,267

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092008
ModelZ4SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.3 in100.8 in
Length166.9 in178.5 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height50.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.910.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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