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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: $59,300

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $13,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,740

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $57,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK55 AMGM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $67,500 $52,400
Base Invoice $62,775 $4,390
Lighting Package 1,090  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Premium Package   2,950
Wood trim   0
Navigation system   1,800
Heated front seats   500
HD radio   350
Lighting Package 1,014  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Premium Package   2,685
Wood trim   0
Navigation system   1,640
Heated front seats   455
HD radio   315
Options (change) 4,720 6,075
Options (change) 4,391 5,525
Destination 875 825
Total Price $73,095 $59,300
Total Invoice $68,041 $10,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,967
Model Year20122008
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK55 AMGM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine415hp V8330hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$73,095$59,300
Adjustments for Features-6,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,290$59,300
Total Invoice$68,041$10,740
Adjustments for Features-6,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,707$10,740

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122008
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK55 AMGM Roadster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,330$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122008
ModelSLKZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in98.2 in
Length162.8 in161.1 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height51.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested36538%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

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