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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: $66,545

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $144,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,375

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $135,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelSLS AMGZ4Z4
TrimGTsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $208,000 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $193,440 $50,920 $59,245
Aluminum trim 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Premium Package   1,100 1,100
Sport Package   2,300  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Proximity key   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Aluminum trim 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Premium Package   1,000 1,000
Sport Package   2,095  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Proximity key   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 0 10,500 8,200
Options (change) 0 9,560 7,465
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $211,025 $66,545 $73,295
Total Invoice $196,465 $61,375 $67,605

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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: $144,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,908
Model Year201420122012
ModelSLS AMGZ4Z4
TrimGTsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine583hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$211,025$66,545$73,295
Adjustments for Features-1950-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$210,830$66,545$72,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500
Total Invoice$196,465$61,375$67,605
Adjustments for Features-1820-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$196,283$61,375$66,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,077

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

Model Year201420122012
ModelSLS AMGZ4Z4
TrimGTsDrive35isDrive35is
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
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  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,890$9,695$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1820-1,153

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

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

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,793 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW Z4 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%

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