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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: $47,250

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $10,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,660

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $10,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR3503.0siM Coupe
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $50,240 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $46,537 $37,625 $46,550
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Premium 1 Package 4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Premium Package   2,350 2,950
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
HD radio   350 350
Headlight washers   250  
Wood trim   0 0
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Premium 1 Package 3,720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430 430
Heated front seats 698 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Premium Package   2,140 2,685
Navigation system   1,640 1,640
HD radio   315 315
Headlight washers   230  
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 7,115 5,725 6,075
Options (change) 6,618 5,210 5,525
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $58,230 $47,250 $57,300
Total Invoice $54,030 $43,660 $52,900

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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: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,866
Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR3503.0siM 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)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$58,230$47,250$57,300
Adjustments for Features-7,0100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,220$47,250$57,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,800
Total Invoice$54,030$43,660$52,900
Adjustments for Features-6,5040-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,526$43,660$52,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,009

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4
TrimR3503.0siM 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 
AC power outlet$100  
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  
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  
Rearview camera$200  
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  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
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
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,420$2,410$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,010$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5040-231

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

Model Year20112008
ModelR-ClassZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in98.2 in
Length203.0 in161.9 in
Width77.1 in70.1 in
Height65.4 in49.9 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested134055%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested192596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested157570%
Total Not Requested67530%

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