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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: $63,820

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $20,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,670

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $19,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSZ4
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63sDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $51,650
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $47,520
Lighting Package 1,390      
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Special order charge 250      
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 970     750
designo Edition 4,900 4,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     550
Navigation system       2,100
Premium Package       2,500
Sport Package       2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,350
Proximity key       500
Heated front seats       500
Auto-dimming headlights       200
Lighting Package 1,293      
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Special order charge 233      
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Obstacle detection, rear 902     685
designo Edition 4,557 3,906    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     500
Navigation system       1,910
Premium Package       2,275
Sport Package       2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,230
Proximity key       455
Heated front seats       455
Auto-dimming headlights       180
Options (change) 13,960 4,200 0 11,345
Options (change) 12,984 3,906 0 10,325
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $84,505 $100,145 $126,295 $63,820
Total Invoice $78,661 $93,205 $117,524 $58,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,931
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSZ4
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63sDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/40-18
Total Price$84,505$100,145$126,295$63,820
Adjustments for Features-7,585-9,825-12,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,920$90,320$113,920$63,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,400$37,000$0
Total Invoice$78,661$93,205$117,524$58,670
Adjustments for Features-7,060-9,144-11,5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,601$84,061$106,008$58,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,460$34,407$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelGLSGLSGLSZ4
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63sDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer$150$150$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$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,155$19,395$21,945$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,585$9,825$12,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,060-9,144-11,5160

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182009
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 Weight5,401 lb.3,242 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
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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