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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: $45,310

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,197

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,350 $55,150 $64,200 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $43,740 $50,920 $59,245 $34,317 $50,034
Sport Package 2,300        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
Wood trim 0   0   0
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,250     1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 710 710
M Sport Package   2,500      
Multimedia Package       2,950 2,950
Premium II Package       1,350 1,080
iPod integration       375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650
Sport Package 2,095        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
Wood trim 0   0   0
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,140     1,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 660 660
M Sport Package   2,275      
Multimedia Package       2,744 2,744
Premium II Package       1,256 1,004
iPod integration       349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604
Options (change) 7,700 6,650 4,150 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 7,010 6,050 3,775 7,055 5,361
Destination 895 895 895 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $55,945 $62,695 $69,245 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $51,645 $57,865 $63,915 $42,197 $57,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,335
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$55,945$62,695$69,245$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-4,455-4,605-6,3050-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,490$58,090$62,940$45,310$61,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$11,450$0$16,530
Total Invoice$51,645$57,865$63,915$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-4,113-4,250-5,8200-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,532$53,615$58,095$42,197$57,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,083$10,563$0$15,493

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

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $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
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
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
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,495$10,645$12,345$6,040$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,455$4,605$6,305$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,113-4,250-5,8200-280

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

Model Year20132008
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 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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