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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: $44,245

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,925

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $6,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR350 / R3203.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $44,315 $37,625 $46,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Heated front seats 720 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 750  
Power front seats   995  
Wood trim   0 0
Premium Package     2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430 430
Heated front seats 670 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 685  
Power front seats   905  
Wood trim   0 0
Premium Package     2,685
Options (change) 2,090 2,720 3,925
Options (change) 1,944 2,475 3,570
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $50,615 $44,245 $55,150
Total Invoice $47,134 $40,925 $50,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,022
Model Year200920082008
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR350 / R3203.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$50,615$44,245$55,150
Adjustments for Features-5,5700-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,045$44,245$54,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,805
Total Invoice$47,134$40,925$50,945
Adjustments for Features-5,1870-1,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,947$40,925$49,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,004

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

Model Year200920082008
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR350 / R3203.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,730$2,160$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,570$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1870-1,016

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

Model Year20092008
ModelR-ClassZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in98.2 in
Length203.0 in161.9 in
Width75.7 in70.1 in
Height65.4 in49.9 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.0 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 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

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