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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,005

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $10,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,706

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $9,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGLKZ4Z4Z4
TrimGLK350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,880 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $33,368 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Lighting Package 985      
Premium 1 Package 3,200      
COMAND System 1,330      
Leather seating surfaces 1,780      
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550
iPod integration 375      
Heated front seats 750 500 500 500
Proximity key 650 500 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Wood trim   500    
Lighting Package 916      
Premium 1 Package 2,976      
COMAND System 1,237      
Leather seating surfaces 1,655      
Obstacle detection, rear 744 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500 500
iPod integration 349      
Heated front seats 698 455 455 455
Proximity key 605 455 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Wood trim   455    
Options (change) 11,250 9,200 6,500 6,500
Options (change) 10,463 8,375 5,915 5,915
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $48,005 $58,745 $62,545 $71,595
Total Invoice $44,706 $54,210 $57,730 $66,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,737
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGLKZ4Z4Z4
TrimGLK350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,005$58,745$62,545$71,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-2,065-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,005$56,830$60,480$67,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$44,706$54,210$57,730$66,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,767-1,906-3,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,706$52,443$55,824$62,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,381$9,815

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGLKZ4Z4Z4
TrimGLK350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,305$9,220$9,370$11,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$2,065$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767-1,906-3,797

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
ModelGLKZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.5 in98.3 in
Length178.3 in166.9 in
Width72.4 in70.5 in
Height66.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested2850101%
Total Not Requested-25-1%
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%

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 seat150No
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 Requested62569%
Total Not Requested27531%
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%

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 seat150No
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 Requested62569%
Total Not Requested27531%
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%

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