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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: $46,400

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $164,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $10,740

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $185,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelSLS AMGZ4Z4Z4
TrimGT3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $208,000 $36,700 $42,700 $52,400
Base Invoice $193,440 $33,945 $39,465 $4,390
Leather seating surfaces   1,150    
Premium Package   2,900 2,100 2,950
Power convertible top   750 750  
Wood trim   0 0 0
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Heated front seats   500 500 500
HD radio   350 350 350
Headlight washers   250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces   1,045    
Premium Package   2,635 1,910 2,685
Power convertible top   685 685  
Wood trim   0 0 0
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640
Xenon HID headlights   635 635  
Heated front seats   455 455 455
HD radio   315 315 315
Headlight washers   230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430
Options (change) 0 8,875 6,925 6,075
Options (change) 0 8,070 6,300 5,525
Destination 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $211,025 $46,400 $50,450 $59,300
Total Invoice $196,465 $42,840 $46,590 $10,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $157,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $178,786
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelSLS AMGZ4Z4Z4
TrimGT3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine583hp V8215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$211,025$46,400$50,450$59,300
Adjustments for Features-7,5750-375-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$203,450$46,400$50,075$58,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,675$12,275
Total Invoice$196,465$42,840$46,590$10,740
Adjustments for Features-7,0520-346-113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$189,413$42,840$46,244$10,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,213$35,617$0

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

Model Year2014200820082008
ModelSLS AMGZ4Z4Z4
TrimGT3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat$50   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,270$1,695$2,070$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,575$0$375$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0520-346-113

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

Model Year20142008
ModelSLS AMGZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.5 in98.2 in
Length182.6 in161.1 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height49.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume6.1 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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 Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested142595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested157570%
Total Not Requested67530%

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