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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: $64,795

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $45,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,780

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $42,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelZ4Z4SLSLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
M Sport Package 2,500        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,170 1,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350      
CD changer, remote 600 600      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Wood trim   0   0 0
Premium 1 Package     3,850    
M Sport Package 2,275        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 1,088 1,088  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230      
CD changer, remote 545 545      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Wood trim   0   0 0
Premium 1 Package     3,580    
Options (change) 8,750 6,250 5,020 1,170 0
Options (change) 7,965 5,690 4,668 1,088 0
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $64,795 $71,345 $109,795 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $59,780 $65,830 $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: $38,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,292
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelZ4Z4SLSLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6335hp I6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6S7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,795$71,345$109,795$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-6,645-6,645-7,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,795$69,645$103,150$137,050$194,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0$33,900$91,380
Total Invoice$59,780$65,830$102,261$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-1,569-6,189-6,191-7,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,780$64,261$96,072$127,688$181,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,481$0$31,616$85,075

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelZ4Z4SLSLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL550SL63 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 automated manual $1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$75   
Roll bar$200$200   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
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$50   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,245$4,945$9,890$9,890$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$6,645$6,645$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,569-6,189-6,191-7,166

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,264 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

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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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