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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: $57,620

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,651

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201620162016
ModelZ4Z4SLKSLKSLK
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,000 $51,900 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $42,500 $47,930 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 3,900 2,500      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Sport Package 2,300 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720
Wood trim 500   325 325  
Heated front seats 500 500      
Proximity key 500 500      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Premium 2 Package     4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package     3,390    
Premium 3 Package         1,295
Premium Package 3,550 2,275      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Sport Package 2,095 2,095      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670
Wood trim 455   302 302  
Heated front seats 455 455      
Proximity key 455 455      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Premium 2 Package     4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package     3,153    
Premium 3 Package         1,204
Options (change) 11,700 9,800 9,695 5,535 5,065
Options (change) 10,655 8,925 9,016 5,147 4,711
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $58,575 $62,575 $57,620 $65,660 $78,590
Total Invoice $54,030 $57,730 $53,651 $61,128 $73,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,674
Model Year20102010201620162016
ModelZ4Z4SLKSLKSLK
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp I6300hp I6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T7T7
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$58,575$62,575$57,620$65,660$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,465-2,265-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,575$62,425$55,155$63,395$74,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$0$8,240$18,920
Total Invoice$54,030$57,730$53,651$61,128$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-138-2,295-2,109-4,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,030$57,592$51,356$59,019$68,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,562$0$7,663$17,595

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102010201620162016
ModelZ4Z4SLKSLKSLK
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
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$25$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300 $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,325$5,640$5,440$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,465$2,265$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-2,295-2,109-4,203

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102016
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 lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested295094%
Total Not Requested1756%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
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 lighting150Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194082%
Total Not Requested42518%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested86557%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194082%
Total Not Requested42518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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