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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $65,675 BMW Z4 sDrive35i | |||||
| Difference: $36,830 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $60,550 BMW Z4 sDrive35i | |||||
| Difference: $34,932 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Z4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | sDrive35i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $51,900 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $47,930 |
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 750 |
| Tires, run-flat | 220 | 220 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | ||||
| Premium Sound Package | 2,000 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,350 | ||||
| Proximity key | 500 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 685 |
| Tires, run-flat | 205 | 205 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | ||||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,820 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,230 | ||||
| Proximity key | 455 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,030 | 1,860 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 12,900 |
| Options (change) | 4,678 | 1,730 | 1,525 | 1,525 | 11,745 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $102,505 | $138,535 | $134,415 | $192,315 | $65,675 |
| Total Invoice | $95,482 | $129,081 | $125,249 | $179,096 | $60,550 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,850 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,362 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Z4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | sDrive35i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 650, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $102,505 | $138,535 | $134,415 | $192,315 | $65,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,980 | -6,780 | -5,780 | -6,730 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $96,525 | $131,755 | $128,635 | $185,585 | $65,675 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,230 | $32,110 | $89,060 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $95,482 | $129,081 | $125,249 | $179,096 | $60,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,570 | -6,317 | -5,386 | -6,267 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $89,912 | $122,764 | $119,863 | $172,829 | $60,550 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,852 | $29,951 | $82,917 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Z4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | sDrive35i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Roll bar | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,840 | $9,640 | $8,640 | $9,590 | $2,860 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,980 | $6,780 | $5,780 | $6,730 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,570 | -6,317 | -5,386 | -6,267 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | SL | Z4 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 98.3 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 166.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 8% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 45% |
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