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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: $58,725

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,190

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $1,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $50,900 $60,400 $72,850 $80,850
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $47,337 $56,172 $67,751 $75,191
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,500        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100        
Sport Package 2,300 2,300   1,675      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720 720 720
Proximity key 500 500 500        
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Wood trim 500     325 325 325 0
App support 250 250 250        
iPod integration 400 400 400        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350        
Premium 2 Package       4,000 3,650 3,650 3,650
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620    
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,275        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910        
Sport Package 2,095 2,095   1,558      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670 670 670 670
Proximity key 455 455 455        
Heated front seats 455 455 455        
Wood trim 455     302 302 302 0
App support 230 230 230        
iPod integration 365 365 365        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230        
Premium 2 Package       3,720 3,395 3,395 3,395
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507    
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 11,350 10,800 8,500 8,340 6,315 7,285 4,370
Options (change) 10,335 9,835 7,740 7,757 5,874 6,776 4,065
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $58,725 $64,075 $70,925 $60,165 $67,640 $81,060 $86,145
Total Invoice $54,190 $59,120 $65,440 $56,019 $62,971 $75,452 $80,181

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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: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,402
Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,725$64,075$70,925$60,165$67,640$81,060$86,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,400-3,470-6,220-4,820-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,725$62,925$68,525$56,695$61,420$76,240$80,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$9,800$0$4,725$19,545$23,930
Total Invoice$54,190$59,120$65,440$56,019$62,971$75,452$80,181
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-2,214-3,231-5,791-4,487-5,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,190$58,059$63,226$52,788$57,180$70,965$75,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,869$9,036$0$4,392$18,177$22,255

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

Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35isC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
7-speed automated manual  $1200    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, automatic   $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100$100$100
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$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$0   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Power convertible top   $4000$4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
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$250$250    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$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$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100    
Door sill trim plates $100$100    
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000    
Wood trim$300  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,145$11,295$12,545$13,615$16,365$14,965$15,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,400$3,470$6,220$4,820$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-2,214-3,231-5,791-4,487-5,138

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

Model Year20112017
ModelZ4C-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in111.8 in
Length166.9 in184.5 in
Width70.5 in71.3 in
Height50.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft38.8 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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3425107%
Total Not Requested-225-7%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested210097%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested210097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99049%
Total Not Requested105051%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested79043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested79045%
Total Not Requested95055%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested79045%
Total Not Requested95055%

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