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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: $66,545

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $19,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,375

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $19,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGLZ4Z4
TrimGL550sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,300 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $79,329 $50,920 $59,245
Heated steering wheel 225    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Premium Package   1,100 1,100
Sport Package   2,300  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   850 850
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600
Proximity key   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated steering wheel 209    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Premium Package   1,000 1,000
Sport Package   2,095  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   775 775
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545
Proximity key   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 225 10,500 8,200
Options (change) 209 9,560 7,465
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $86,400 $66,545 $73,295
Total Invoice $80,413 $61,375 $67,605

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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: $15,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,631
Model Year201220122012
ModelGLZ4Z4
TrimGL550sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$86,400$66,545$73,295
Adjustments for Features-4,7350-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,665$66,545$72,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500
Total Invoice$80,413$61,375$67,605
Adjustments for Features-4,4070-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,006$61,375$66,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,077

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201220122012
ModelGLZ4Z4
TrimGL550sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
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 
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$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
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
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
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  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-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$1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$14,855$10,120$11,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4070-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
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.3,264 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%
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%
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%
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 wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
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 wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

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