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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: $65,120

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $36,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,855

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $34,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelZ4CLSCLS
TrimsDrive35iCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,650 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $47,520 $92,535 $99,045
Premium Package 2,500    
Sport Package 2,300    
Navigation system 2,100    
Premium Sound Package 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Premium Package 2,275    
Sport Package 2,095    
Navigation system 1,910    
Premium Sound Package 1,820    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Options (change) 12,645 970 970
Options (change) 11,510 902 902
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $65,120 $101,395 $108,395
Total Invoice $59,855 $94,362 $100,872

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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: $34,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,976
Model Year200920142014
ModelZ4CLSCLS
TrimsDrive35iCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$65,120$101,395$108,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,120$99,750$106,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600
Total Invoice$59,855$94,362$100,872
Adjustments for Features0-1,531-1,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,855$92,831$98,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,138

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920142014
ModelZ4CLSCLS
TrimsDrive35iCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$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$150
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,195$10,840$11,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,645$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,531-1,903

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092014
ModelZ4CLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in113.2 in
Length166.9 in194.5 in
Width70.5 in74.1 in
Height50.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.3 ft3

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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, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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