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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,120

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $19,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,765

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $18,858

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGLZ4
TrimGL550sDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $84,450 $51,650
Base Invoice $78,539 $47,520
Heated steering wheel 225  
Premium Sound Package   2,000
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   2,500
Sport Package   2,300
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Proximity key   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated steering wheel 209  
Premium Sound Package   1,820
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   2,275
Sport Package   2,095
Cold Weather Package   910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Proximity key   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 225 13,645
Options (change) 209 12,420
Destination 875 825
Total Price $85,550 $66,120
Total Invoice $79,623 $60,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,381
Model Year20112009
ModelGLZ4
TrimGL550sDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/40-18
Total Price$85,550$66,120
Adjustments for Features-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,740$66,120
Total Invoice$79,623$60,765
Adjustments for Features-4,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,146$60,765

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112009
ModelGLZ4
TrimGL550sDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,580$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112009
ModelGLZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in98.3 in
Length200.6 in166.9 in
Width76.0 in70.5 in
Height72.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

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