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

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,925

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,615

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $1,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelR-ClassR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR350R500sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $46,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $42,500 $47,930
Lighting Package 890 890    
Entertainment Package 1,190      
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550
Heated front seats 690   500 500
Satellite radio 500 500    
Proximity key   1,080 500 500
Premium Package     3,900 2,500
Premium Sound Package     2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Wood trim     500  
Lighting Package 828 828    
Entertainment Package 1,107      
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500 500
Heated front seats 642   455 455
Satellite radio 465 465    
Proximity key   1,004 455 455
Premium Package     3,550 2,275
Premium Sound Package     1,820 1,820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Wood trim     455  
Options (change) 7,810 5,735 9,050 7,150
Options (change) 7,266 5,334 8,240 6,510
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $56,585 $62,010 $55,925 $59,925
Total Invoice $52,681 $57,754 $51,615 $55,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,386
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelR-ClassR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR350R500sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8650, 16650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$56,585$62,010$55,925$59,925
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,430-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,585$61,810$54,495$58,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,225$0$4,200
Total Invoice$52,681$57,754$51,615$55,315
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,320-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,681$57,568$50,295$54,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,887$0$3,885

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelR-ClassR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR350R500sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Total Value of Features$8,155$8,355$9,585$9,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,430$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,320-1,135

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062010
ModelR-ClassZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in98.3 in
Length203.0 in166.9 in
Width75.7 in70.5 in
Height65.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested47549%
Total Not Requested49051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested27553%
Total Not Requested24047%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested270086%
Total Not Requested42514%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%

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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested147570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%

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