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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: $53,850

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $7,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,728

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $7,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimR350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,240 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $46,537 $43,740 $50,920 $59,245
Premium 2 Package 6,050      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550
Cargo tray 85 110 110 110
Heated front seats 750      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Heated steering wheel 225      
Roof rack 250      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   850 850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Roof rack crossbars   245 245 245
Wood trim   0 0 0
Premium 2 Package 5,627      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Obstacle detection, rear 744 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500 500
Cargo tray 79 97 97 97
Heated front seats 698      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Heated steering wheel 209      
Roof rack 232      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   775 775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Roof rack crossbars   216 216 216
Wood trim   0 0 0
Options (change) 10,525 5,605 5,605 5,605
Options (change) 9,789 5,093 5,093 5,093
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $61,640 $53,850 $61,650 $70,700
Total Invoice $57,201 $49,728 $56,908 $65,233

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,538
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimR350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$61,640$53,850$61,650$70,700
Adjustments for Features0-70-1,320-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,640$53,780$60,330$67,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,550$13,600
Total Invoice$57,201$49,728$56,908$65,233
Adjustments for Features0-65-1,218-3,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,201$49,663$55,690$62,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,027$12,507

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

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimR350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
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   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
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 audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  $0
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
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  $100
Total Value of Features$9,730$9,800$11,050$13,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$70$1,320$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-65-1,218-3,063

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

Model Year20112013
ModelR-ClassZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in98.3 in
Length203.0 in166.9 in
Width77.1 in70.5 in
Height65.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested206563%
Total Not Requested120037%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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