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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: $57,705

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,728

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimR350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,690 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $49,002 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550
Heated front seats 750      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Heated steering wheel 225      
Premium Package   3,300    
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
Wood trim   500    
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Obstacle detection, rear 744 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500 500
Heated front seats 698      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Heated steering wheel 209      
Premium Package   3,005    
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
Wood trim   455    
Options (change) 4,140 9,050 5,250 5,250
Options (change) 3,851 8,240 4,780 4,780
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $57,705 $58,595 $61,295 $70,345
Total Invoice $53,728 $54,075 $56,595 $64,920

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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: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,071
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimR350sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$57,705$58,595$61,295$70,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,620-1,870-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,705$55,975$59,425$66,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$10,450
Total Invoice$53,728$54,075$56,595$64,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,418-1,727-3,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,728$51,657$54,868$61,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,211$9,645

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

Model Year2012201220122012
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 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener$100$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$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   
Cargo net $40$40$40
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 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   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
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 
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim$300$300  
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$8,555$11,175$10,425$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,620$1,870$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,418-1,727-3,618

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in98.3 in
Length203.1 in166.9 in
Width77.1 in70.5 in
Height65.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 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
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested127545%
Total Not Requested155055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

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