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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,245 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $11,225 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $9,700 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $45,750 | $51,650 | $37,220 | $42,370 | $61,430 |
| Base Invoice | $42,090 | $47,520 | $34,615 | $39,404 | $57,130 |
| Premium Package | 3,900 | 2,500 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Premium Sound Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Wood trim | 500 | 325 | 0 | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | 200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,550 | 2,275 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | 2,095 | |||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,820 | 1,820 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 605 | 605 | 605 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| Wood trim | 455 | 302 | 0 | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 180 | 180 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Options (change) | 13,895 | 11,995 | 11,150 | 8,830 | 9,670 |
| Options (change) | 12,645 | 10,915 | 10,370 | 8,213 | 8,994 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $60,470 | $64,470 | $49,245 | $52,075 | $73,675 |
| Total Invoice | $55,560 | $59,260 | $45,860 | $48,492 | $68,699 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,470 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,169 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 255hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 650, 16 | 650, 16 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $60,470 | $64,470 | $49,245 | $52,075 | $73,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,755 | -2,905 | 0 | 0 | -600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,715 | $61,565 | $49,245 | $52,075 | $73,075 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,850 | $0 | $2,830 | $23,830 |
| Total Invoice | $55,560 | $59,260 | $45,860 | $48,492 | $68,699 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,531 | -2,670 | 0 | 0 | -559 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,029 | $56,590 | $45,860 | $48,492 | $68,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,561 | $0 | $2,632 | $22,280 |
Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,570 | $9,720 | $6,815 | $6,815 | $7,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,755 | $2,905 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,531 | -2,670 | 0 | 0 | -559 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Z4 | C-Class |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 54.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 3,539 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.3 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.9 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3150 | 101% |
| Total Not Requested | -25 | -1% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 65% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 13% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 65% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
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