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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,845

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $52,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,200

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $49,138

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGLSZ4
TrimAMG GLS63sDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $124,100 $64,200
Base Invoice $115,413 $59,245
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   1,100
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   1,000
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 7,750
Options (change) 0 7,060
Destination 925 895
Total Price $125,025 $72,845
Total Invoice $116,338 $67,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,135
Model Year20172012
ModelGLSZ4
TrimAMG GLS63sDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine550hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/40-18
Total Price$125,025$72,845
Adjustments for Features-10,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,275$72,845
Total Invoice$116,338$67,200
Adjustments for Features-10,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,335$67,200

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
ModelGLSZ4
TrimAMG GLS63sDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$21,470$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
ModelGLSZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in98.3 in
Length202.0 in166.9 in
Width76.1 in70.5 in
Height72.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft310.9 ft3

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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
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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