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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: $50,060 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $10,265 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,638 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $9,012 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | C250 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $46,500 | $52,400 | $61,550 | $37,800 | $43,200 |
| Base Invoice | $42,980 | $48,410 | $56,825 | $35,154 | $40,176 |
| Premium Package | 3,900 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 970 | 970 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | 650 | 650 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 750 | |
| Wood trim | 500 | 325 | 0 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | |||
| 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 | 2,275 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | 2,095 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | 902 | 902 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 669 | 669 |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | 605 | 605 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 698 | |
| Wood trim | 455 | 302 | 0 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 545 | 545 | 545 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | |||
| Satellite radio | 428 | ||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | |||
| Options (change) | 12,950 | 11,050 | 8,750 | 11,355 | 9,820 |
| Options (change) | 11,795 | 10,065 | 7,970 | 10,579 | 9,151 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $60,325 | $64,325 | $71,175 | $50,060 | $53,925 |
| Total Invoice | $55,650 | $59,350 | $65,670 | $46,638 | $50,232 |
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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: $8,360 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,255 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | C250 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 255hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | S7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $60,325 | $64,325 | $71,175 | $50,060 | $53,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,905 | -2,055 | -3,305 | 0 | -400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,420 | $62,270 | $67,870 | $50,060 | $53,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,850 | $9,450 | $0 | $3,465 |
| Total Invoice | $55,650 | $59,350 | $65,670 | $46,638 | $50,232 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,757 | -1,896 | -3,049 | 0 | -373 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,893 | $57,454 | $62,621 | $46,638 | $49,859 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,561 | $8,728 | $0 | $3,221 |
Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | sDrive30i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | C250 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-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 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,095 | $9,245 | $10,495 | $7,190 | $7,590 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,905 | $2,055 | $3,305 | $0 | $400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,757 | -1,896 | -3,049 | 0 | -373 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 |
| 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 |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 3225 | 101% |
| Total Not Requested | -25 | -1% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 45% |
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 |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 13% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| 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 |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 13% |
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? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 45% |
| 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 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? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 45% |
| 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% |
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