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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,275

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $32,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,955

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $30,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelG-ClassG-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimG500G55 AMGsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Premium Package     3,900 2,500 2,500
Wood trim     500    
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Premium Package     3,550 2,275 2,275
Wood trim     455    
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Options (change) 0 0 8,900 7,000 7,000
Options (change) 0 0 8,100 6,370 6,370
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $56,275 $60,275 $69,425
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $51,955 $55,655 $64,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,239
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelG-ClassG-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimG500G55 AMGsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine292hp V8493hp V8255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T5M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$89,075$112,775$56,275$60,275$69,425
Adjustments for Features-760-1,1850-150-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,315$111,590$56,275$60,125$67,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0$3,850$10,950
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$51,955$55,655$64,070
Adjustments for Features-707-1,1030-139-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,194$103,839$51,955$55,516$62,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,645$0$3,561$10,085

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelG-ClassG-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimG500G55 AMGsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Lockable front differential$150$150   
Lockable rear differential$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Brush guard $500   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
External spare tire shell$100$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plates$150$150   
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250
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$150   
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$10,495$10,920$9,735$9,885$11,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$1,185$0$150$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-707-1,1030-139-2,030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082011
ModelG-ClassZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in98.3 in
Length185.6 in166.9 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height77.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested290091%
Total Not Requested3009%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested167577%
Total Not Requested50023%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested167577%
Total Not Requested50023%

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