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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: $49,245

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $12,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $10,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $37,220 $42,370 $61,430
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $34,615 $39,404 $57,130
Sport Package 2,300 2,300        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 970 970 970
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150      
CD changer, remote 600 600 600      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250      
Wood trim 500     325 0 0
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Proximity key 500 500 500 650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720 720
Lighting Package       1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package       2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package       1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package       1,995    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660 660
AMG Leather Package           2,590
Sport Package 2,095 2,095        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 902 902 902
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955      
CD changer, remote 545 545 545      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230      
Wood trim 455     302 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Proximity key 455 455 455 605 605 605
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 669 669 669
Lighting Package       1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package       2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package       1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package       1,855    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614 614
AMG Leather Package           2,409
Options (change) 11,750 9,050 6,750 11,150 8,830 9,670
Options (change) 10,700 8,240 6,145 10,370 8,213 8,994
Destination 895 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $61,295 $65,095 $71,845 $49,245 $52,075 $73,675
Total Invoice $56,535 $60,055 $66,285 $45,860 $48,492 $68,699

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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: $9,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,042
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$61,295$65,095$71,845$49,245$52,075$73,675
Adjustments for Features-2,855-3,005-4,25500-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,440$62,090$67,590$49,245$52,075$73,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$9,150$0$2,830$23,830
Total Invoice$56,535$60,055$66,285$45,860$48,492$68,699
Adjustments for Features-2,633-2,772-3,92600-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,902$57,283$62,359$45,860$48,492$68,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,381$8,457$0$2,632$22,280

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

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed automated manual  $1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer     $100
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Trip computer   $150$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$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$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$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100
Wood trim$300  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,920$10,070$11,320$7,065$7,065$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$3,005$4,255$0$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,633-2,772-3,92600-559

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,264 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 sDrive28i

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%
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
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, 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 Requested2850101%
Total Not Requested-25-1%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested62569%
Total Not Requested27531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested62569%
Total Not Requested27531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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 C63 AMG

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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