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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,720

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $14,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,725

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $12,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelZ4Z4CLACLA
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $29,807 $46,035
Premium Package 3,900 2,500 2,400 2,400
Sport Package 2,300 2,300    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Wood trim 500   325 325
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350    
Power passenger seat     400  
Multimedia Package     2,480 2,480
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Parktronic Package     970 970
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     100  
AMG Performance Seats       2,250
Premium Package 3,550 2,275 2,232 2,232
Sport Package 2,095 2,095    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
Wood trim 455   302 302
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230    
Power passenger seat     372  
Multimedia Package     2,306 2,306
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Parktronic Package     902 902
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     93  
AMG Performance Seats       2,093
Options (change) 11,695 11,145 10,745 10,795
Options (change) 10,645 10,145 9,993 10,039
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $58,270 $63,620 $43,720 $61,220
Total Invoice $53,560 $58,490 $40,725 $56,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,909
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelZ4Z4CLACLA
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$58,270$63,620$43,720$61,220
Adjustments for Features-2,095-3,2450-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,175$60,375$43,720$58,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$0$15,175
Total Invoice$53,560$58,490$40,725$56,999
Adjustments for Features-1,926-2,9830-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,634$55,507$40,725$54,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$0$14,109

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelZ4Z4CLACLA
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,210$10,360$7,115$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$3,245$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,926-2,9830-2,165

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092016
ModelZ4CLA
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in182.3 in
Width70.5 in70.0 in
Height50.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3200102%
Total Not Requested-75-2%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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 Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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 Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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