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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: $54,775

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,007

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $2,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKZ4Z4
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $42,090 $47,520
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550
Proximity key 650 650 650 500 500
Wood trim 325 325   500  
Premium Sound Package       2,000 2,000
Premium Package       3,900 2,500
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Auto-dimming headlights       200 200
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500 500
Proximity key 605 605 605 455 455
Wood trim 302 302   455  
Premium Sound Package       1,820 1,820
Premium Package       3,550 2,275
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Auto-dimming headlights       180 180
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Options (change) 10,325 9,555 6,640 11,595 9,695
Options (change) 9,604 8,888 6,177 10,550 8,820
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $54,775 $66,705 $76,490 $58,170 $62,170
Total Invoice $51,007 $62,102 $71,202 $53,465 $57,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,148
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKZ4Z4
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11650, 16650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$54,775$66,705$76,490$58,170$62,170
Adjustments for Features-1,815-2,965-3,8900-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,960$63,740$72,600$58,170$62,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$19,640$0$3,850
Total Invoice$51,007$62,102$71,202$53,465$57,165
Adjustments for Features-1,690-2,760-3,6210-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,317$59,342$67,581$53,465$57,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,025$18,264$0$3,562

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKZ4Z4
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,115$5,265$6,190$2,300$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$2,965$3,890$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,690-2,760-3,6210-138

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142009
ModelSLKZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in98.3 in
Length162.8 in166.9 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height51.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested280090%
Total Not Requested32510%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested187589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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