BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011

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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: $63,145

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $7,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,275

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelZ4Z4C-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $58,200
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $54,126
Premium Package 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
CD changer, remote 600 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350  
Proximity key 500 500 1,140
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
AMG Leather Package     3,030
Lighting Package     985
Multimedia Package     3,350
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Wood trim     0
Premium Package 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
CD changer, remote 545 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230  
Proximity key 455 455 1,060
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669
AMG Leather Package     2,818
Lighting Package     916
Multimedia Package     3,115
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 7,100 7,100 9,885
Options (change) 6,460 6,460 9,192
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $63,145 $72,195 $71,060
Total Invoice $58,275 $66,600 $66,293

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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: $10,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,376
Model Year201220122011
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$63,145$72,195$71,060
Adjustments for Features-2,555-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,590$67,590$71,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$0
Total Invoice$58,275$66,600$66,293
Adjustments for Features-2,358-4,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,917$62,352$66,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,435$0

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

Model Year201220122011
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, 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
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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$8,945$10,995$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,358-4,2480

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

Model Year20122011
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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 streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested104062%
Total Not Requested62538%

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