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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,000 $51,900 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $42,500 $47,930 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Premium Sound Package 2,000 2,000      
Premium Package 3,900 2,500      
Sport Package 2,300 2,300      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Wood trim 500       0
Rear seat pass-through 195 195      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550  
Premium II Package     2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
iPod integration     375 375 375
Premium Sound Package 1,820 1,820      
Premium Package 3,550 2,275      
Sport Package 2,095 2,095      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Wood trim 455       0
Rear seat pass-through 175 175      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442  
Premium II Package     2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
iPod integration     349 349 349
Options (change) 12,395 10,495 8,985 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 11,280 9,550 8,357 7,055 5,361
Destination 875 875 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $59,270 $63,270 $41,410 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $54,655 $58,355 $38,570 $42,197 $57,970

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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: $12,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,824
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16650, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$59,270$63,270$41,410$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-5,705-5,8550-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,565$57,415$41,410$43,860$60,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$0$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$54,655$58,355$38,570$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-5,261-5,4000-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,394$52,955$38,570$40,847$56,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,561$0$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr 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$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
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
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
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$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim$300  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$10,020$10,170$4,315$5,765$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$5,855$0$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,261-5,4000-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20102008
ModelZ4C-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in108.7 in
Length166.9 in182.3 in
Width70.5 in69.7 in
Height50.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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 Volume10.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested270086%
Total Not Requested42514%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested100065%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested72535%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested100065%

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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