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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: $71,495

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $7,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,970

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $7,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelZ4SLK
TrimsDrive35isAMG SLK55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $59,245 $67,518
Navigation system 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Premium Package 1,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Premium 3 Package   1,295
Navigation system 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Premium Package 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Premium 3 Package   1,204
Options (change) 6,400 5,065
Options (change) 5,830 4,711
Destination 895 925
Total Price $71,495 $78,590
Total Invoice $65,970 $73,154

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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: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,634
Model Year20122016
ModelZ4SLK
TrimsDrive35isAMG SLK55
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$71,495$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,495$75,850
Total Invoice$65,970$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,970$70,604

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
ModelZ4SLK
TrimsDrive35isAMG SLK55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,125$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,550

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
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.3,528 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%
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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