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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: $71,495

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $7,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,970

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $7,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelSLKZ4
TrimAMG SLK55sDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,600 $64,200
Base Invoice $67,518 $59,245
Premium 3 Package 1,295  
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   1,100
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Premium 3 Package 1,204  
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   1,000
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Options (change) 5,065 6,400
Options (change) 4,711 5,830
Destination 925 895
Total Price $78,590 $71,495
Total Invoice $73,154 $65,970

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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: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,634
Model Year20162012
ModelSLKZ4
TrimAMG SLK55sDrive35is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine415hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$78,590$71,495
Adjustments for Features-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,850$71,495
Total Invoice$73,154$65,970
Adjustments for Features-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,604$65,970

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162012
ModelSLKZ4
TrimAMG SLK55sDrive35is
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 window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,865$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5500

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,528 lb.3,538 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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