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

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,400

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $164,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,740

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $185,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelZ4Z4Z4SLS AMG
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterGT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,700 $42,700 $52,400 $208,000
Base Invoice $33,945 $39,465 $4,390 $193,440
Leather seating surfaces 1,150      
Premium Package 2,900 2,100 2,950  
Power convertible top 750 750    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Headlight washers 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
HD radio 350 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,045      
Premium Package 2,635 1,910 2,685  
Power convertible top 685 685    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Headlight washers 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
HD radio 315 315 315  
Xenon HID headlights 635 635    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Options (change) 8,875 6,925 6,075 0
Options (change) 8,070 6,300 5,525 0
Destination 825 825 825 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $46,400 $50,450 $59,300 $211,025
Total Invoice $42,840 $46,590 $10,740 $196,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $157,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $178,786
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelZ4Z4Z4SLS AMG
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterGT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6583hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10430, 10430, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$46,400$50,450$59,300$211,025
Adjustments for Features0-375-625-7,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,400$50,075$58,675$203,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,675$12,275$0
Total Invoice$42,840$46,590$10,740$196,465
Adjustments for Features0-346-113-7,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,840$46,244$10,627$189,413
Cost Above Minimum$32,213$35,617$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year2008200820082014
ModelZ4Z4Z4SLS AMG
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterGT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,695$2,070$2,320$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$625$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-346-113-7,052

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20082014
ModelZ4SLS AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.2 in105.5 in
Length161.1 in182.6 in
Width70.1 in76.3 in
Height51.1 in49.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft36.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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 Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested142595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested157570%
Total Not Requested67530%

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