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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: $69,425

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,070

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $2,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK55 AMGsDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,200 $61,550
Base Invoice $58,776 $56,825
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375 400
CD changer, remote 450 600
Navigation system 1,200 2,100
Premium II Package 1,410  
Premium Package   2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 500
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349 365
CD changer, remote 418 545
Navigation system 1,116 1,910
Premium II Package 1,311  
Premium Package   2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 5,875 7,000
Options (change) 5,462 6,370
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,250 $69,425
Total Invoice $66,413 $64,070

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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: $2,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,035
Model Year20082011
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK55 AMGsDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine355hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$71,250$69,425
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,250$68,675
Total Invoice$66,413$64,070
Adjustments for Features0-692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,413$63,378

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082011
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 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Metal pedals$75 
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$3,240$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-692

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082011
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested197591%
Total Not Requested2009%

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