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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: $52,080

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $14,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Premium Package 1,100 1,100        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Sport Package 2,300   2,175      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500        
Proximity key 500 500        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
App support 250 250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350        
Blind spot warning system     550      
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package     970 970 970 970
Interior Package     2,880      
Premium 2 Package     2,220 1,520    
designo Package       3,620 3,090 550
Lighting Package         800 800
Wood trim           0
Premium Package 1,000 1,000        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685        
Sport Package 2,095   2,023      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455        
Proximity key 455 455        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
App support 230 230        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230        
Blind spot warning system     512      
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package     902 902 902 902
Interior Package     2,678      
Premium 2 Package     2,065 1,414    
designo Package       3,367 2,874 512
Lighting Package         744 744
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 10,050 7,750 12,205 9,520 8,270 5,730
Options (change) 9,155 7,060 11,351 8,854 7,691 5,329
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $66,095 $72,845 $52,080 $61,245 $74,445 $79,905
Total Invoice $60,970 $67,200 $48,500 $57,023 $69,299 $74,377

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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: $11,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,929
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$66,095$72,845$52,080$61,245$74,445$79,905
Adjustments for Features-2,755-4,0050-2,550-2,175-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,340$68,840$52,080$58,695$72,270$76,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0$6,615$20,190$24,750
Total Invoice$60,970$67,200$48,500$57,023$69,299$74,377
Adjustments for Features-2,541-3,6950-2,374-2,025-2,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,429$63,505$48,500$54,649$67,274$71,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,076$0$6,149$18,774$23,015

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

Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed automated manual $1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$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
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
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 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$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    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
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 $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000    
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$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$11,720$12,970$8,965$11,515$11,140$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$4,005$0$2,550$2,175$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,541-3,6950-2,374-2,025-2,862

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

Model Year20122016
ModelZ4C-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in111.8 in
Length166.9 in184.5 in
Width70.5 in71.3 in
Height50.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft312.6 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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested135061%
Total Not Requested85039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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