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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: $66,195 BMW Z4 sDrive35i | ||||||
| Difference: $39,370 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $61,055 BMW Z4 sDrive35i | ||||||
| Difference: $37,273 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 | $55,150 | $64,200 |
| Base Invoice | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 | $50,920 | $59,245 |
| Premium I Package | 3,750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,140 | 1,140 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | 600 | 600 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,350 | 1,350 | ||||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 3,488 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,060 | 1,060 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | 545 | 545 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,230 | 1,230 | ||||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,890 | 0 | 1,140 | 0 | 10,150 | 7,850 |
| Options (change) | 4,548 | 0 | 1,060 | 0 | 9,240 | 7,145 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $105,565 | $142,575 | $139,615 | $198,175 | $66,195 | $72,945 |
| Total Invoice | $98,328 | $132,838 | $130,085 | $184,546 | $61,055 | $67,285 |
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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: $32,800 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,153 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 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 |
| Total Price | $105,565 | $142,575 | $139,615 | $198,175 | $66,195 | $72,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,570 | -7,520 | -6,570 | -7,620 | 0 | -1,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $98,995 | $135,055 | $133,045 | $190,555 | $66,195 | $71,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,060 | $34,050 | $91,560 | $0 | $5,500 |
| Total Invoice | $98,328 | $132,838 | $130,085 | $184,546 | $61,055 | $67,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,120 | -7,006 | -6,122 | -7,096 | 0 | -1,153 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $92,208 | $125,832 | $123,963 | $177,450 | $61,055 | $66,132 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,624 | $31,755 | $85,242 | $0 | $5,077 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | $75 | ||||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Ski sack | $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 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $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 | $50 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $150 | |||
| 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 | $500 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,890 | $10,840 | $9,890 | $10,940 | $3,320 | $4,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,570 | $7,520 | $6,570 | $7,620 | $0 | $1,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,120 | -7,006 | -6,122 | -7,096 | 0 | -1,153 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | Z4 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 98.3 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 166.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 50.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,264 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 | 7.2 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 |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| 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 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 55% |
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% |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 775 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 775 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
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