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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: $66,795

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $40,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,130

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $37,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelSLSLZ4Z4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $53,075 $61,215
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 750 750
Wood trim   0   0
M Sport Package     2,500  
Technology Package     2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,350 1,350
CD changer, remote     600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 685 685
Wood trim   0   0
M Sport Package     2,275  
Technology Package     2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,230 1,230
CD changer, remote     545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 8,850 6,350
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 8,060 5,785
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $66,795 $73,145
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $62,130 $67,995

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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: $34,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,559
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelSLSLZ4Z4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8518hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$66,795$73,145
Adjustments for Features-5,345-6,3950-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,660$138,700$66,795$72,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$5,900
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$62,130$67,995
Adjustments for Features-4,978-5,9580-418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,689$129,223$62,130$67,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,534$0$5,447

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelSLSLZ4Z4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Roll bar  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,665$10,715$4,320$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,345$6,395$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,978-5,9580-418

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122015
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.3,264 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
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

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