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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,620

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $44,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,310

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $41,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLZ4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $47,520
Premium 1 Package 3,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   750
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium Sound Package       2,000
Navigation system       2,100
Premium Package       2,500
Sport Package       2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,350
Proximity key       500
Heated front seats       500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Premium 1 Package 3,580      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   685
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium Sound Package       1,820
Navigation system       1,910
Premium Package       2,275
Sport Package       2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,230
Proximity key       455
Heated front seats       455
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 5,020 1,170 0 13,145
Options (change) 4,668 1,088 0 11,965
Destination 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $109,795 $143,695 $202,225 $65,620
Total Invoice $102,261 $133,879 $188,313 $60,310

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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: $37,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,669
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLZ4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$109,795$143,695$202,225$65,620
Adjustments for Features-6,745-6,745-7,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,050$136,950$194,430$65,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,900$91,380$0
Total Invoice$102,261$133,879$188,313$60,310
Adjustments for Features-6,282-6,284-7,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,979$127,595$181,054$60,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,616$85,075$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLZ4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35i
Body2dr 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 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 $350 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Roll bar   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer$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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,615$9,615$10,665$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,745$6,745$7,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,282-6,284-7,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112009
ModelSLZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.8 in98.3 in
Length180.4 in166.9 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height51.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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