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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: $57,800

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $170

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,285

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR350 / R320sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,100 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $39,153 $42,090 $47,520
Lighting Package 910    
CD changer, remote 450    
Premium II Package 7,850    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550
iPod integration 375    
Heated front seats 710 500 500
Proximity key 1,110 500 500
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Premium Package   3,900 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Sound Package   2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Wood trim   500  
Lighting Package 846    
CD changer, remote 418    
Premium II Package 7,300    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500 500
iPod integration 349    
Heated front seats 660 455 455
Proximity key 1,032 455 455
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Premium Package   3,550 2,275
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Sound Package   1,820 1,820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Wood trim   455  
Options (change) 14,825 11,395 9,495
Options (change) 13,785 10,370 8,640
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $57,800 $57,970 $61,970
Total Invoice $53,813 $53,285 $56,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $384
Model Year200820092009
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR350 / R320sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12650, 16650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$57,800$57,970$61,970
Adjustments for Features-9800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,820$57,970$61,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850
Total Invoice$53,813$53,285$56,985
Adjustments for Features-9120-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,901$53,285$56,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,562

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

Model Year200820092009
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR350 / R320sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$10,030$9,050$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9120-138

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

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested262546%
Total Not Requested312554%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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 information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70086%
Total Not Requested11514%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
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 Requested295094%
Total Not Requested1756%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

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 information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70086%
Total Not Requested11514%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested172582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

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