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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: $70,275

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,845

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $4,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelZ4SLK
TrimsDrive35isSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,550 $67,500
Base Invoice $56,825 $62,775
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500 650
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
CD changer, remote 600  
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Premium Package 2,275  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455 605
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
CD changer, remote 545  
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 7,850 6,340
Options (change) 7,145 5,898
Destination 875 875
Total Price $70,275 $74,715
Total Invoice $64,845 $69,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,409
Model Year20112012
ModelZ4SLK
TrimsDrive35isSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine335hp I6415hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$70,275$74,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,275$73,325
Total Invoice$64,845$69,548
Adjustments for Features0-1,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,845$68,254

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112012
ModelZ4SLK
TrimsDrive35isSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,294

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,538 lb.3,583 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 sDrive35is

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested207595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%

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