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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: $52,405

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,802

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,950 $65,800 $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $52,575 $60,715 $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Technology Package 2,250 2,250        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
M Sport Package 2,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350        
Wood trim   0 325 325 325 0
Blind spot warning system     550      
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package     970 970 970 970
Sport Package     2,175      
Interior Package     2,880      
Premium 2 Package     2,220 1,520    
designo Package       3,620 3,090 550
Technology Package 2,050 2,050        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685        
M Sport Package 2,275          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230        
Wood trim   0 302 302 302 0
Blind spot warning system     512      
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package     902 902 902 902
Sport Package     2,023      
Interior Package     2,678      
Premium 2 Package     2,065 1,414    
designo Package       3,367 2,874 512
Options (change) 8,250 5,750 12,530 9,845 7,795 4,930
Options (change) 7,515 5,240 11,653 9,156 7,249 4,585
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $66,125 $72,475 $52,405 $61,570 $73,970 $79,105
Total Invoice $61,015 $66,880 $48,802 $57,325 $68,857 $73,633

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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: $11,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,017
Model Year201420142016201620162016
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)?, 10650, 16590, 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$66,125$72,475$52,405$61,570$73,970$79,105
Adjustments for Features-2,380-4,0800-2,550-1,500-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,745$68,395$52,405$59,020$72,470$76,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0$6,615$20,065$24,500
Total Invoice$61,015$66,880$48,802$57,325$68,857$73,633
Adjustments for Features-2,196-3,7650-2,374-1,396-2,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,819$63,115$48,802$54,951$67,461$71,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,296$0$6,149$18,659$22,783

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

Model Year201420142016201620162016
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    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
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, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$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     
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$300$300$300$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$11,545$13,245$9,165$11,715$10,665$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$4,080$0$2,550$1,500$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,196-3,7650-2,374-1,396-2,048

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

Model Year20142016
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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 front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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 sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested135061%
Total Not Requested85039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
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
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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