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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: $67,345

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $39,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,635

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $37,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelZ4Z4SLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $57,500 $66,350 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $53,580 $61,720 $96,395 $130,609
M Sport Package 2,500      
Technology Package 2,250 2,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,180 1,180
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
M Sport Package 2,275      
Technology Package 2,050 2,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 1,097 1,097
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
Options (change) 8,850 6,350 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 8,060 5,785 1,097 1,097
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $67,345 $73,695 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $62,635 $68,500 $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: $34,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,054
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelZ4Z4SLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6335hp I6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$67,345$73,695$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-450-5,345-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,345$73,245$101,660$138,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0$37,040
Total Invoice$62,635$68,500$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-418-4,978-5,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,635$68,082$94,689$129,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,447$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelZ4Z4SLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$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
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
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   
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$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 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,320$4,770$9,665$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$5,345$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418-4,978-5,958

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162012
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 dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

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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