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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: $66,695

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $81,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,515

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $76,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelSLSLZ4Z4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $50,920 $59,245
Wood trim 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
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
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
App support     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Wood trim 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
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
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
App support     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 0 0 10,650 8,350
Options (change) 0 0 9,700 7,605
Destination 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $148,225 $216,725 $66,695 $73,445
Total Invoice $137,914 $201,710 $61,515 $67,745

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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: $70,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,239
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelSLSLZ4Z4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine530hp V8621hp V12300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$148,225$216,725$66,695$73,445
Adjustments for Features-10,920-17,5200-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,305$199,205$66,695$72,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,900$0$5,500
Total Invoice$137,914$201,710$61,515$67,745
Adjustments for Features-10,160-16,3060-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,754$185,404$61,515$66,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,650$0$5,077

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelSLSLZ4Z4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers $300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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
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$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$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$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather headliner $1000  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,940$20,540$3,020$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,920$17,520$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,160-16,3060-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142012
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.3,264 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%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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