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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: $65,925

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $82,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,780

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $77,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelSLSLZ4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $51,900
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $47,930
Wood trim 0 0  
Premium Sound Package     2,000
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Navigation system     2,100
Premium Package     2,500
Sport Package     2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,350
Proximity key     500
Heated front seats     500
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Wood trim 0 0  
Premium Sound Package     1,820
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Navigation system     1,910
Premium Package     2,275
Sport Package     2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,230
Proximity key     455
Heated front seats     455
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 0 0 13,150
Options (change) 0 0 11,975
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $148,225 $216,725 $65,925
Total Invoice $137,914 $201,710 $60,780

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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: $71,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,881
Model Year201420142010
ModelSLSLZ4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine530hp V8621hp V12300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$148,225$216,725$65,925
Adjustments for Features-11,020-17,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,205$199,105$65,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,900$0
Total Invoice$137,914$201,710$60,780
Adjustments for Features-10,253-16,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,661$185,311$60,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,650$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201420142010
ModelSLSLZ4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers $300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Night vision $1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
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
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather headliner $1000 
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 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,890$20,490$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,020$17,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,253-16,3990

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142010
ModelSLZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.8 in98.3 in
Length181.8 in166.9 in
Width73.9 in70.5 in
Height51.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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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