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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: $47,850 BMW Z4 3.0i | |||||||
| Difference: $52,825 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $10,425 BMW Z4 M Roadster | |||||||
| Difference: $83,355 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 3.0i | 3.0si | M Roadster |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 | $36,700 | $42,700 | $52,400 |
| Base Invoice | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 | $33,945 | $39,465 | $4,390 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,150 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,900 | 2,100 | 2,950 | ||||
| Power convertible top | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Sport Package | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||||
| Front sport buckets | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | 700 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Headlight washers | 250 | 250 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,045 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 1,910 | 2,685 | ||||
| Power convertible top | 685 | 685 | |||||
| Sport Package | 1,185 | 1,185 | |||||
| Front sport buckets | 455 | 455 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 635 | 635 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Headlight washers | 230 | 230 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,325 | 8,375 | 5,725 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,395 | 7,625 | 5,210 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $100,675 | $142,575 | $138,475 | $198,175 | $47,850 | $51,900 | $58,950 |
| Total Invoice | $93,780 | $132,838 | $129,025 | $184,546 | $44,165 | $47,915 | $10,425 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 3.0i | |||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,265 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,644 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 3.0i | 3.0si | M Roadster |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 330hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | ?, 10 | 430, 10 | 430, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $100,675 | $142,575 | $138,475 | $198,175 | $47,850 | $51,900 | $58,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,560 | -14,260 | -12,910 | -14,360 | 0 | -375 | -325 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $89,115 | $128,315 | $125,565 | $183,815 | $47,850 | $51,525 | $58,625 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $39,200 | $36,450 | $94,700 | $0 | $3,675 | $10,775 |
| Total Invoice | $93,780 | $132,838 | $129,025 | $184,546 | $44,165 | $47,915 | $10,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,768 | -13,286 | -12,029 | -13,372 | 0 | -346 | -57 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $83,012 | $119,552 | $116,996 | $171,174 | $44,165 | $47,569 | $10,368 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,540 | $33,984 | $88,162 | $33,797 | $37,201 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 3.0i | 3.0si | M Roadster |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $17,055 | $19,755 | $18,405 | $19,855 | $5,495 | $5,870 | $5,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,560 | $14,260 | $12,910 | $14,360 | $0 | $375 | $325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,768 | -13,286 | -12,029 | -13,372 | 0 | -346 | -57 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | Z4 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 98.2 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 161.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,087 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), front row | 75 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Front sport buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | 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 | 1875 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 63% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si
| Front sport buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| 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 | 1425 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 5% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 63% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cruise control | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| 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 | 1825 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 19% |
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