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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: $43,720

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $4,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,724

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $3,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siM CoupeC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $39,400 $44,050 $63,000
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $36,642 $40,967 $58,590
Sport Package 1,400        
Premium Package 2,350 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500      
HD radio 350 350      
Wood trim 0 0 325 0 0
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Becker Map Pilot     600 600 600
Leather Package     1,750 1,750  
AMG Leather Package         2,590
Limited-slip rear differential         2,030
Sport Package 1,275        
Premium Package 2,140 2,685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 669 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455      
HD radio 315 315      
Wood trim 0 0 302 0 0
Navigation system 1,640 1,640      
Becker Map Pilot     558 558 558
Leather Package     1,628 1,628  
AMG Leather Package         2,409
Limited-slip rear differential         1,888
Options (change) 6,875 6,075 3,395 3,070 5,940
Options (change) 6,255 5,525 3,157 2,855 5,524
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $48,400 $57,300 $43,720 $48,045 $71,565
Total Invoice $44,705 $52,900 $40,724 $44,747 $66,739

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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: $10,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,332
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siM CoupeC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I6330hp I6201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$48,400$57,300$43,720$48,045$71,565
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,745-5,895-6,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,400$57,200$37,975$42,150$64,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$0$4,175$26,945
Total Invoice$44,705$52,900$40,724$44,747$66,739
Adjustments for Features0-92-5,351-5,490-6,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,705$52,808$35,373$39,257$60,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,103$0$3,884$25,169

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

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0siM CoupeC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,820$1,920$7,565$7,715$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,745$5,895$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-5,351-5,490-6,197

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

Model Year20082015
ModelZ4C-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.2 in108.7 in
Length161.9 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height49.9 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 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 Volume9.2 ft311.7 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 selector200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Becker 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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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