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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,080 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $11,740 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,500 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $10,170 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Z4 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | sDrive35i | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $51,650 | $38,950 | $50,800 | $65,250 | $73,250 |
| Base Invoice | $47,520 | $36,224 | $47,244 | $60,683 | $68,123 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | 2,175 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| Proximity key | 500 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,350 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | |
| Parktronic Package | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Interior Package | 2,880 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,220 | 1,520 | |||
| designo Package | 3,620 | 3,090 | 550 | ||
| Lighting Package | 800 | 800 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | 2,023 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| Proximity key | 455 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 180 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,230 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | |
| Parktronic Package | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Interior Package | 2,678 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,065 | 1,414 | |||
| designo Package | 3,367 | 2,874 | 512 | ||
| Lighting Package | 744 | 744 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,345 | 12,205 | 9,520 | 8,270 | 5,730 |
| Options (change) | 10,325 | 11,351 | 8,854 | 7,691 | 5,329 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $63,820 | $52,080 | $61,245 | $74,445 | $79,905 |
| Total Invoice | $58,670 | $48,500 | $57,023 | $69,299 | $74,377 |
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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: $9,360 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,982 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Z4 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | sDrive35i | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $63,820 | $52,080 | $61,245 | $74,445 | $79,905 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,380 | 0 | -2,550 | -2,175 | -3,075 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,440 | $52,080 | $58,695 | $72,270 | $76,830 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,615 | $20,190 | $24,750 |
| Total Invoice | $58,670 | $48,500 | $57,023 | $69,299 | $74,377 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,188 | 0 | -2,374 | -2,025 | -2,862 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,482 | $48,500 | $54,649 | $67,274 | $71,515 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,149 | $18,774 | $23,015 |
Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Z4 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | sDrive35i | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,570 | $9,190 | $11,740 | $11,365 | $12,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,380 | $0 | $2,550 | $2,175 | $3,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,188 | 0 | -2,374 | -2,025 | -2,862 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | Z4 | C-Class |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.9 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 42% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 46% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 46% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
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