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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $65,620 BMW Z4 sDrive35i | ||||
| Difference: $44,175 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $60,310 BMW Z4 sDrive35i | ||||
| Difference: $41,951 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Z4 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | sDrive35i | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $51,650 | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 |
| Base Invoice | $47,520 | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 |
| Sport Package | 2,300 | |||
| Premium Sound Package | 2,000 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 1,170 | 1,170 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,350 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||
| Proximity key | 500 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,850 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | |||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,820 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 1,088 | 1,088 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,230 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||
| Proximity key | 455 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,580 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,145 | 5,020 | 1,170 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 11,965 | 4,668 | 1,088 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $65,620 | $109,795 | $143,695 | $202,225 |
| Total Invoice | $60,310 | $102,261 | $133,879 | $188,313 |
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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: $37,430 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,669 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Z4 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | sDrive35i | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 650, 16 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $65,620 | $109,795 | $143,695 | $202,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,745 | -6,745 | -7,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,620 | $103,050 | $136,950 | $194,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $33,900 | $91,380 |
| Total Invoice | $60,310 | $102,261 | $133,879 | $188,313 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,282 | -6,284 | -7,259 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,310 | $95,979 | $127,595 | $181,054 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $31,616 | $85,075 |
Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Z4 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | sDrive35i | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 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 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Trip computer | $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 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,870 | $9,615 | $9,615 | $10,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,745 | $6,745 | $7,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,282 | -6,284 | -7,259 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | Z4 | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.3 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 42% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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