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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,855

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $138,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,833

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $129,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelSLS AMGZ4Z4
TrimBasesDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $196,100 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $182,373 $50,920 $59,245
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500    
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
M Sport Package   2,500  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Heated front seats   500 500
Cargo net   60 60
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Wood trim     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325    
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
M Sport Package   2,275  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Heated front seats   455 455
Cargo net   53 53
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 5,000 8,810 6,310
Options (change) 4,650 8,018 5,743
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $203,675 $64,855 $71,405
Total Invoice $189,598 $59,833 $65,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $138,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129,165
Model Year201220132013
ModelSLS AMGZ4Z4
TrimBasesDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine563hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$203,675$64,855$71,405
Adjustments for Features-6450-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$203,030$64,855$69,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$189,598$59,833$65,883
Adjustments for Features-6000-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$188,998$59,833$64,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,481

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201220132013
ModelSLS AMGZ4Z4
TrimBasesDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0 $0
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim  $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,840$9,195$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122013
ModelSLS AMGZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.5 in98.3 in
Length182.6 in166.9 in
Width76.3 in70.5 in
Height49.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume6.1 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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