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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: $66,745

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $22,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018201820182018
ModelZ4Z4SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $57,500 $66,350 $88,200 $112,300 $152,850 $222,000
Technology Package 2,250 2,250        
M Sport Package 2,500          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Wood trim   0     0 0
Technology Package 2,050 2,050        
M Sport Package 2,275          
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Wood trim   0     0 0
Options (change) 8,250 5,750 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,515 5,240 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $66,745 $73,095 $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: $18,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,179
Model Year201620162018201820182018
ModelZ4Z4SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6335hp I6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7S7T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$66,745$73,095$89,195$113,295$153,845$224,295
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,405-7,455-12,930-17,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,745$72,645$84,790$105,840$140,915$207,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0$21,050$56,125$122,475

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201620162018201820182018
ModelZ4Z4SLSLSLSL
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$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$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$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$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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  $0$0
Regenerative braking$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
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice recorder$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$50    
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,310$5,760$9,715$12,765$18,240$22,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,405$7,455$12,930$17,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418-49-65-84-174

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,264 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%
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 limiter0Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%

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