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

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,650

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $61,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,935

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $57,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelZ4Z4CLS
Trim3.0siM CoupeAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $108,900
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $101,277
Premium Package 2,350 2,950  
Sport Package 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Headlight washers 250    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
HD radio 350 350  
Premium Package 2,140 2,685  
Sport Package 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Headlight washers 230    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640  
HD radio 315 315  
Options (change) 7,125 6,075 0
Options (change) 6,485 5,525 0
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $48,650 $57,300 $109,825
Total Invoice $44,935 $52,900 $102,202

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,206
Model Year200820082017
ModelZ4Z4CLS
Trim3.0siM CoupeAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6330hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,650$57,300$109,825
Adjustments for Features0-50-14,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,650$57,250$95,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,600$0
Total Invoice$44,935$52,900$102,202
Adjustments for Features0-46-13,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,935$52,854$89,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,919$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820082017
ModelZ4Z4CLS
Trim3.0siM CoupeAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,820$1,870$15,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$14,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-13,061

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082017
ModelZ4CLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.2 in113.2 in
Length161.9 in194.5 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height49.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume9.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

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