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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: $60,145

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,565

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $3,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK350sDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,300 $55,150
Base Invoice $49,569 $50,920
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Wood trim 690 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 630  
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
CD changer, remote   600
7-speed automated manual   450
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Lighting Package 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Wood trim 642 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 586  
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
CD changer, remote   545
7-speed automated manual   430
Options (change) 9,350 4,100
Options (change) 8,697 3,750
Destination 875 895
Total Price $63,525 $60,145
Total Invoice $59,141 $55,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,278
Model Year20112013
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK350sDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,525$60,145
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,525$59,385
Total Invoice$59,141$55,565
Adjustments for Features0-702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,141$54,863

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112013
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK350sDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-702

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,295 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 SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested185086%
Total Not Requested29014%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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