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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: $64,245

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $122,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,280

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $114,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelZ4Z4SLS AMG
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $183,000
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $170,190
Premium Package 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,500
Premium Package 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 775 775  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,395
Options (change) 8,200 8,200 1,500
Options (change) 7,465 7,465 1,395
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $64,245 $73,295 $187,075
Total Invoice $59,280 $67,605 $174,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $126,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118,483
Model Year201220122011
ModelZ4Z4SLS AMG
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6335hp I6563hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$64,245$73,295$187,075
Adjustments for Features-3,905-5,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,340$67,340$187,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$0
Total Invoice$59,280$67,605$174,160
Adjustments for Features-3,603-5,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,677$62,112$174,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,435$0

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

Model Year201220122011
ModelZ4Z4SLS AMG
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,295$11,345$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$5,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,603-5,4930

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

Model Year20122011
ModelZ4SLS AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.3 in105.5 in
Length166.9 in182.6 in
Width70.5 in76.3 in
Height50.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft36.2 ft3

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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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

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