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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: $43,085

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,131

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siM CoupeC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
Premium Package 2,350 2,950      
Sport Package 1,400        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Headlight washers 250        
Wood trim 0 0 325   0
Heated front seats 500 500 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Lighting Package     985 985 985
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 3,350
Satellite radio     460    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660
AMG Leather Package         3,030
Limited-slip rear differential         2,000
Premium Package 2,140 2,685      
Sport Package 1,275        
Navigation system 1,640 1,640      
Headlight washers 230        
Wood trim 0 0 302   0
Heated front seats 455 455 698 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 669 669 669
Lighting Package     916 916 916
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 3,115
Satellite radio     428    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614
AMG Leather Package         2,818
Limited-slip rear differential         1,860
Options (change) 6,775 5,725 8,220 7,435 10,745
Options (change) 6,170 5,210 7,645 6,915 9,992
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $48,300 $56,950 $43,085 $48,300 $71,920
Total Invoice $44,620 $52,585 $40,131 $44,981 $67,093

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,315
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siM CoupeC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6330hp I6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,300$56,950$43,085$48,300$71,920
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,960-4,760-6,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,300$56,900$41,125$43,540$65,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,600$0$2,415$23,910
Total Invoice$44,620$52,585$40,131$44,981$67,093
Adjustments for Features0-46-1,826-4,433-6,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,620$52,539$38,305$40,548$60,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,919$0$2,243$22,365

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

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siM CoupeC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers  $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,670$1,720$3,630$6,430$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,960$4,760$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-1,826-4,433-6,423

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

Model Year20082011
ModelZ4C-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.2 in108.7 in
Length161.9 in182.3 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height49.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume9.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

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