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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: $65,620

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $41,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,310

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $39,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelZ4CLS
TrimsDrive35iCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,650 $99,050
Base Invoice $47,520 $92,116
Premium Sound Package 2,000  
Sport Package 2,300  
Premium Package 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,180
Navigation system 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Proximity key 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Premium Package 1   3,310
Premium Sound Package 1,820  
Sport Package 2,095  
Premium Package 2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 1,097
Navigation system 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Proximity key 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Premium Package 1   3,022
Options (change) 13,145 4,490
Options (change) 11,965 4,119
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $65,620 $107,015
Total Invoice $60,310 $99,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,962
Model Year20092011
ModelZ4CLS
TrimsDrive35iCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$65,620$107,015
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,620$106,545
Total Invoice$60,310$99,710
Adjustments for Features0-438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,310$99,272

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092011
ModelZ4CLS
TrimsDrive35iCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,570$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-438

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092011
ModelZ4CLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in112.4 in
Length166.9 in193.0 in
Width70.5 in73.7 in
Height50.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92550%
Total Not Requested92550%

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