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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,650

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $7,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,171

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $38,200 $43,850
Base Invoice $45,215 $52,575 $60,715 $35,526 $40,781
Sport Package 2,300        
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500 750  
Wood trim 0   0 325 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
M Sport Package   2,500      
Lighting Package       1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package       2,860 2,860
Satellite radio       460  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Special order charge       250 250
Leather Package       1,750 1,750
Proximity key       650 650
Sport Package 2,095        
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455 455 698  
Wood trim 0   0 302 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
M Sport Package   2,275      
Lighting Package       1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package       2,660 2,660
Satellite radio       428  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,302 1,302
Special order charge       233 233
Leather Package       1,628 1,628
Proximity key       605 605
Options (change) 8,550 7,500 5,000 11,525 9,990
Options (change) 7,790 6,830 4,555 10,720 9,292
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $58,425 $65,375 $71,725 $50,650 $54,765
Total Invoice $53,930 $60,330 $66,195 $47,171 $50,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,885
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$58,425$65,375$71,725$50,650$54,765
Adjustments for Features-2,030-2,180-3,8800-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,395$63,195$67,845$50,650$54,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$11,450$0$3,715
Total Invoice$53,930$60,330$66,195$47,171$50,998
Adjustments for Features-1,874-2,012-3,5810-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,056$58,318$62,614$47,171$50,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,262$10,558$0$3,455

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,420$9,570$11,270$7,390$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$2,180$3,880$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,874-2,012-3,5810-372

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20142014
ModelZ4C-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.3 in108.7 in
Length166.9 in180.7 in
Width70.5 in69.7 in
Height50.8 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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