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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: $66,745

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $82,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,090

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $76,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelSLSLZ4Z4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $148,050 $215,250 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $137,687 $200,183 $53,580 $61,720
Wood trim 0 0   0
Technology Package     2,250 2,250
M Sport Package     2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,350 1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Wood trim 0 0   0
Technology Package     2,050 2,050
M Sport Package     2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,230 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 0 0 8,250 5,750
Options (change) 0 0 7,515 5,240
Destination 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $148,975 $217,475 $66,745 $73,095
Total Invoice $138,612 $202,408 $62,090 $67,955

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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: $72,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,106
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelSLSLZ4Z4
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine577hp V8621hp V12300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$148,975$217,475$66,745$73,095
Adjustments for Features-10,120-16,4200-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,855$201,055$66,745$72,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$62,200$0$5,900
Total Invoice$138,612$202,408$62,090$67,955
Adjustments for Features-9,416-15,2820-418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,196$187,126$62,090$67,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,930$0$5,447

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2015201520162016
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  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$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$300  
Engine / Motor 
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 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
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
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
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 
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 $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$100
Total Value of Features$13,990$20,290$3,870$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,120$16,420$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,416-15,2820-418

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,936 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%

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