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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,300

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,740

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $51,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelZ4SLC
TrimM RoadsterAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,400 $60,300
Base Invoice $4,390 $56,079
Premium Package 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0 325
Navigation system 1,800  
Premium 2 Package   5,000
Premium Package 2,685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0 302
Navigation system 1,640  
Premium 2 Package   4,650
Options (change) 6,075 6,045
Options (change) 5,525 5,622
Destination 825 925
Total Price $59,300 $67,270
Total Invoice $10,740 $62,626

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,618
Model Year20082017
ModelZ4SLC
TrimM RoadsterAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine330hp I6362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$59,300$67,270
Adjustments for Features0-9,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,300$57,315
Total Invoice$10,740$62,626
Adjustments for Features0-9,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$10,740$53,358

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20082017
ModelZ4SLC
TrimM RoadsterAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,900$15,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,268

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20082017
ModelZ4SLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.2 in95.7 in
Length161.1 in162.8 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height51.1 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested97533%
Total Not Requested199067%

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