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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: $65,175

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $41,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,120

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $39,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelZ4Z4SLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $48,410 $56,825 $96,395 $130,609
Sport Package 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,180 1,180
Premium Package 2,500 2,500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
CD changer, remote 600 600    
Proximity key 500 500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Wood trim       0
Sport Package 2,095      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 1,097 1,097
Premium Package 2,275 2,275    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
CD changer, remote 545 545    
Proximity key 455 455    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230    
iPod integration 365 365    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 11,900 9,600 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 10,835 8,740 1,097 1,097
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $65,175 $72,025 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $60,120 $66,440 $99,667 $135,181

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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: $35,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,195
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelZ4Z4SLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6335hp I6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$65,175$72,025$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-6,820-7,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,175$70,775$100,185$137,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0$37,040
Total Invoice$60,120$66,440$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-6,352-7,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,120$65,287$93,315$127,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,167$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelZ4Z4SLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,695$3,945$9,615$10,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$6,820$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-6,352-7,332

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112012
ModelZ4SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.3 in100.8 in
Length166.9 in180.4 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height50.8 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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
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 Requested197591%
Total Not Requested2009%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested197591%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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