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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: $49,640

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $8,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,230

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $8,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC250C350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $39,400 $44,050
Base Invoice $45,715 $53,075 $61,215 $36,642 $40,967
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    
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      
Multimedia Package       2,770 2,770
Leather Package       1,750 1,750
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Special order charge       250 250
Proximity key       650 650
CD changer, in-dash       480 480
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    
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      
Multimedia Package       2,576 2,576
Leather Package       1,628 1,628
Dynamic Handling Package       1,302 1,302
Special order charge       233 233
Proximity key       605 605
CD changer, in-dash       446 446
Options (change) 8,550 7,500 5,000 9,315 8,990
Options (change) 7,790 6,830 4,555 8,663 8,361
Destination 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $58,495 $65,445 $71,795 $49,640 $53,965
Total Invoice $54,500 $60,900 $66,765 $46,230 $50,253

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,821
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC250C350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionM6S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$58,495$65,445$71,795$49,640$53,965
Adjustments for Features-1,555-2,955-3,4050-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,940$62,490$68,390$49,640$53,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$11,450$0$4,175
Total Invoice$54,500$60,900$66,765$46,230$50,253
Adjustments for Features-1,449-2,750-3,1660-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,051$58,150$63,599$46,230$50,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,099$10,548$0$3,883

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

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC250C350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200$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 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
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 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
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$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  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
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  
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$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,970$11,370$11,820$8,415$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$2,955$3,405$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,449-2,750-3,1660-140

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

Model Year20152015
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, driver seat100No
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
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%

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