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

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,380

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $790

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,570

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $75

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelZ4Z4SLKSLKSLK
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Premium Package 3,900 2,500      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720
Proximity key 500 500 650 650 650
Wood trim 500   325 325  
Auto-dimming headlights 200 200      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Multimedia Package     2,330 2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Premium Package 3,550 2,275      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670
Proximity key 455 455 605 605 605
Wood trim 455   302 302  
Auto-dimming headlights 180 180      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Multimedia Package     2,167 2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 9,595 7,695 10,505 9,735 5,430
Options (change) 8,730 7,000 9,771 9,055 5,051
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $56,170 $60,170 $55,380 $68,310 $77,255
Total Invoice $51,645 $55,345 $51,570 $63,595 $71,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,021
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelZ4Z4SLKSLKSLK
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp I6300hp I6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$56,170$60,170$55,380$68,310$77,255
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,090-3,240-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,170$60,020$53,290$65,070$73,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$0$11,780$19,800
Total Invoice$51,645$55,345$51,570$63,595$71,913
Adjustments for Features0-138-1,946-3,016-3,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,645$55,207$49,624$60,579$68,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,562$0$10,955$18,412

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelZ4Z4SLKSLKSLK
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300 $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,975$2,125$4,065$5,215$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,090$3,240$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-1,946-3,016-3,877

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092015
ModelZ4SLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.3 in95.7 in
Length166.9 in162.8 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height50.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.910.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300Yes
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 Requested280090%
Total Not Requested32510%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested187589%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76584%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76584%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76584%
Total Not Requested15016%

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