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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: $47,170

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,933

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siM CoupeC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,400 $50,100 $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $37,170 $46,090 $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Sport Package 1,300          
Premium Package 2,250 2,850        
Front sport buckets 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720 720
HD radio 500 500        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Wood trim 0 0 325 325 325 0
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600 600 600
Interior Package     2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 1,520    
Blind spot warning system     550      
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Sport Package 1,185          
Premium Package 2,050 2,595        
Front sport buckets 455          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 669 669 669 669
HD radio 450 450        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Wood trim 0 0 302 302 302 0
Navigation system 1,640 1,640        
Garmin Map Pilot     558 558 558 558
Interior Package     2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 1,414    
Blind spot warning system     512      
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 7,325 6,125 7,295 5,315 4,235 1,320
Options (change) 6,665 5,570 6,784 4,943 3,938 1,227
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925
Total Price $48,500 $57,000 $47,170 $57,040 $70,410 $75,495
Total Invoice $44,610 $52,435 $43,933 $53,112 $65,546 $70,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,610
Model Year200720072016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siM CoupeC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6330hp I6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$48,500$57,000$47,170$57,040$70,410$75,495
Adjustments for Features00-6,370-9,070-7,720-8,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,500$57,000$40,800$47,970$62,690$66,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,500$0$7,170$21,890$25,825
Total Invoice$44,610$52,435$43,933$53,112$65,546$70,275
Adjustments for Features00-5,933-8,445-7,187-8,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,610$52,435$38,000$44,667$58,359$62,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,825$0$6,667$20,359$24,018

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

Model Year200720072016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siM CoupeC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers $50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,270$8,640$11,340$9,990$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,370$9,070$7,720$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,933-8,445-7,187-8,257

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

Model Year20072016
ModelZ4C-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.2 in111.8 in
Length161.9 in184.5 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height49.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume9.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested192596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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