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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: $49,440

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $6,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,039

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $5,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimR350 / R320sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,100 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $39,153 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
CD changer, remote 450 600 600 600
Lighting Package 910      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550 550
iPod integration 375      
Heated front seats 710 500 500 500
Proximity key 1,110 500 500 500
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Wood trim   500    
CD changer, remote 418 545 545 545
Lighting Package 846      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500 500 500
iPod integration 349      
Heated front seats 660 455 455 455
Proximity key 1,032 455 455 455
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Wood trim   455    
Options (change) 6,465 5,950 3,250 3,250
Options (change) 6,011 5,415 2,955 2,955
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $49,440 $55,495 $59,295 $68,345
Total Invoice $46,039 $51,250 $54,770 $63,095

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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: $3,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,482
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimR350 / R320sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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)80, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,440$55,495$59,295$68,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,955-3,105-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,440$52,540$56,190$63,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$46,039$51,250$54,770$63,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,729-2,868-4,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,039$48,521$51,902$58,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,381$9,815

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

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimR350 / R320sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
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 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
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   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,805$9,760$9,910$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955$3,105$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,729-2,868-4,759

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

Model Year20082012
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.3,264 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%
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 sDrive28i

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 mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested182565%
Total Not Requested100035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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