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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: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $8,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $37,220 $42,370 $61,430
Base Invoice $45,215 $52,575 $60,715 $34,615 $39,404 $57,130
Sport Package 2,300          
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Wood trim 0   0 325 0 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,250          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350      
CD changer, remote 600 600 600      
M Sport Package   2,500        
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    
Proximity key       650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660 660
AMG Leather Package           2,590
Sport Package 2,095          
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 669 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Wood trim 0   0 302 0 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,140          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320      
CD changer, remote 545 545 545      
M Sport Package   2,275        
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    
Proximity key       605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614 614
AMG Leather Package           2,409
Options (change) 8,550 7,500 5,000 11,150 8,830 9,670
Options (change) 7,790 6,830 4,555 10,370 8,213 8,994
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $58,425 $65,375 $71,725 $49,245 $52,075 $73,675
Total Invoice $53,930 $60,330 $66,195 $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: $6,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,573
Model Year201420142014201220122012
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?, 10650, 16450, 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$58,425$65,375$71,725$49,245$52,075$73,675
Adjustments for Features-2,705-2,855-4,55500-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,720$62,520$67,170$49,245$52,075$73,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$11,450$0$2,830$23,830
Total Invoice$53,930$60,330$66,195$45,860$48,492$68,699
Adjustments for Features-2,497-2,635-4,20400-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,433$57,695$61,991$45,860$48,492$68,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,262$10,558$0$2,632$22,280

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

Model Year201420142014201220122012
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 
App support$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer     $100
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    
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$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$9,995$10,145$11,845$7,290$7,290$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$2,855$4,555$0$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,497-2,635-4,20400-559

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

Model Year20142012
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 dampers - 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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 dampers - electrical500No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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 headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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 headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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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