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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: $57,595

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $7,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,685

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $7,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201820182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $60,800 $73,500 $81,500
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $56,544 $68,355 $75,795
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Sport Package 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720 720
Wood trim 0   0 325 325 0
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,250     1,620    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350      
M Sport Package   2,500        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350      
Garmin Map Pilot       625 625 625
Smartphone integration       350 350 350
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050      
Sport Package 1,820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670 670 670
Wood trim 0   0 302 302 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Leather seating surfaces 1,140     1,507    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320      
M Sport Package   2,275        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230      
Garmin Map Pilot       581 581 581
Smartphone integration       326 326 326
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 6,900 7,500 5,000 3,640 4,610 1,695
Options (change) 6,285 6,830 4,555 3,386 4,288 1,577
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $57,595 $65,995 $72,345 $65,435 $79,105 $84,190
Total Invoice $53,685 $61,405 $67,270 $60,925 $73,638 $78,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,277
Model Year201620162016201820182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6S7S7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 5?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,595$65,995$72,345$65,435$79,105$84,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-2,850-5,330-4,030-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,595$63,595$69,495$60,105$75,075$79,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$11,900$0$14,970$19,355
Total Invoice$53,685$61,405$67,270$60,925$73,638$78,367
Adjustments for Features0-2,233-2,650-4,963-3,751-4,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,685$59,172$64,620$55,962$69,887$73,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,487$10,935$0$13,925$18,002

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

Model Year201620162016201820182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Wind blocker   $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100$100
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Power convertible top   $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Media drive$15$15$15   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Surround sound  $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Trip computer   $150$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  
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000   
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,910$12,310$12,760$15,240$13,940$14,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$2,850$5,330$4,030$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,233-2,650-4,963-3,751-4,403

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

Model Year20162018
ModelZ4C-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in111.8 in
Length166.9 in184.5 in
Width70.5 in71.3 in
Height50.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
255/35WR18 tires200No
225/40WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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