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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: $50,650

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $9,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,171

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $8,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,000 $51,900 $38,200 $43,850
Base Invoice $42,500 $47,930 $35,526 $40,781
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
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Proximity key 500 500 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500 750  
Wood trim 500   325 0
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package     2,860 2,860
Satellite radio     460  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Special order charge     250 250
Leather Package     1,750 1,750
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
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
Proximity key 455 455 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455 698  
Wood trim 455   302 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package     2,660 2,660
Satellite radio     428  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,302 1,302
Special order charge     233 233
Leather Package     1,628 1,628
Options (change) 13,700 11,800 11,525 9,990
Options (change) 12,475 10,745 10,720 9,292
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $60,575 $64,575 $50,650 $54,765
Total Invoice $55,850 $59,550 $47,171 $50,998

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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: $7,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,761
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I6300hp I6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16650, 16?, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,575$64,575$50,650$54,765
Adjustments for Features-2,080-2,2300-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,495$62,345$50,650$54,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$0$3,715
Total Invoice$55,850$59,550$47,171$50,998
Adjustments for Features-1,918-2,0560-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,932$57,494$47,171$50,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,562$0$3,455

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

Model Year2010201020142014
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer  $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
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $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
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,345$9,495$7,265$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$2,230$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,918-2,0560-372

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

Model Year20102014
ModelZ4C-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.3 in108.7 in
Length166.9 in180.7 in
Width70.5 in69.7 in
Height50.8 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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 Volume10.9 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3150101%
Total Not Requested-25-1%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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