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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,745

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,550

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $1,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK55 AMGsDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,500 $64,200
Base Invoice $57,195 $59,245
Premium Package 1,470  
Lighting Package 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
CD changer, remote 430 600
Satellite radio 500  
BMW Assist   650
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package 1,367  
Lighting Package 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
CD changer, remote 400 545
Satellite radio 465  
BMW Assist   590
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,005 2,650
Options (change) 4,655 2,410
Destination 775 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,580 $67,745
Total Invoice $63,925 $62,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,169
Model Year20062012
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK55 AMGsDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine355hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$68,580$67,745
Adjustments for Features0-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,580$66,885
Total Invoice$63,925$62,550
Adjustments for Features0-794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,925$61,756

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062012
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK55 AMGsDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,790$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-794

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062012
ModelSLKZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in98.3 in
Length160.7 in166.9 in
Width70.4 in70.5 in
Height51.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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