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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: $62,645

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,820

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $5,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelZ4Z4C-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $56,300
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $52,359
Premium Package 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Seating Package     2,980
Multimedia Package     2,980
Premium II Package     1,100
iPod integration     375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Wood trim     0
Premium Package 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669
Seating Package     2,771
Multimedia Package     2,771
Premium II Package     1,023
iPod integration     349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,600 6,600 8,805
Options (change) 6,005 6,005 8,187
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $62,645 $71,695 $68,080
Total Invoice $57,820 $66,145 $63,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,175
Model Year201220122009
ModelZ4Z4C-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6451hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$62,645$71,695$68,080
Adjustments for Features-2,680-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,965$66,965$68,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$0
Total Invoice$57,820$66,145$63,521
Adjustments for Features-2,474-4,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,346$61,781$63,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,435$0

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

Model Year201220122009
ModelZ4Z4C-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $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
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,045$11,095$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$4,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,474-4,3640

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

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,264 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 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
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 information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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 information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91559%
Total Not Requested62541%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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