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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:

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For the Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the SLK vs. Z4 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the SLK and Z4 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW Z4 sDrive35i's price is $850 lower than the Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the SLK vs. Z4 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the BMW Z4 sDrive35i, the Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350 includes additional features worth $1090. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $1090 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350's additional features, the BMW Z4 sDrive35i is $850 less than the BMW Z4 sDrive35i.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,266
Model Year20112012
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK350sDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-x-
Total Price63,23561,295
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price62,14561,295
Total Invoice58,87156,590
Adjustments for Features-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice57,85656,590

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Invoice Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Difference: 1,940
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Difference: 2,281
Model Year20112012
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK350sDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price53,30055,150
Base Invoice49,56950,920
Multimedia Package2,890 
Premium 1 Package2,590 
Lighting Package1,070 
Heating Package1,030 
Metallic paint (extra cost)720550
Automatic climate control, front760 
Premium Package 1,100
Navigation system  2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350
CD changer, remote 600
Heated front seats 500
Multimedia Package 0
Premium 1 Package 0
Lighting Package 0
Heating Package 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Automatic climate control, front 0
Premium Package 1,000
Navigation system  1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
CD changer, remote 545
Heated front seats 455
Total options9,0605,250
Total options8,4274,775
Destination875895
Total Price63,23561,295
Total Invoice58,87156,590

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
ModelSLKZ4
TrimSLK350sDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Residual heat$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Voice control for external devices $50
Exterior 
Body kit$350 
Rear spoiler$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Powertrain 
Automatic start / stop $300
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Total Value of Features$3,640$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
ModelSLKZ4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in98.3 in
Length160.7 in166.9 in
Width70.4 in70.5 in
Height51.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.5 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for infotainment system100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
HD radio100Yes
Media hard drive100Yes
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration150Yes
Total Requested190087%
Total Not Requested29013%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights25No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
sDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77591%
Total Not Requested759%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Media hard drive100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar350Yes
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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Price of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Due to poor sales the local dealers were offering cars a dealer invoice
2003 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Its a great value used, not so much new.
Price of the BMW Z4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 a bit expensive

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