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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: $64,220

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $24,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelZ4SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,650 $88,200 $112,300 $152,850 $222,000
Sport Package 2,300        
Premium Package 2,500        
Navigation system 2,100        
Obstacle detection, rear 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Auto-dimming headlights 200        
iPod integration 400        
Heated front seats 500        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350        
Proximity key 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595        
Wood trim       0 0
Sport Package 2,095        
Premium Package 2,275        
Navigation system 1,910        
Obstacle detection, rear 685        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Auto-dimming headlights 180        
iPod integration 365        
Heated front seats 455        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230        
Proximity key 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,745 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 10,690 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $64,220 $89,195 $113,295 $153,845 $224,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,132
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelZ4SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,220$89,195$113,295$153,845$224,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,755-8,805-14,280-18,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,220$83,440$104,490$139,565$205,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,050$56,125$122,475

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelZ4SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter$0  $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,985$9,840$12,890$18,365$22,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,755$8,805$14,280$18,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-64-77-92-188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092018
ModelZ4SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.3 in101.7 in
Length166.9 in182.3 in
Width70.5 in73.9 in
Height50.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.913.5 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 buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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