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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: $65,675

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $9,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,550

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $9,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelZ4CLSCLS
TrimsDrive35iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $47,930 $60,357 $80,538
Premium Sound Package 2,000    
Sport Package 2,300    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,100 1,100
Premium Package 2,500 3,650  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 2,100   1,240
Proximity key 500 1,080 1,080
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Satellite radio   699 699
Tires, run-flat   200  
CD changer, in-dash     430
Premium Sound Package 1,820    
Sport Package 2,095    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 1,023 1,023
Premium Package 2,275 3,395  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,910   1,153
Proximity key 455 1,004 1,004
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Satellite radio   650 650
Tires, run-flat   186  
CD changer, in-dash     400
Options (change) 12,900 7,949 5,769
Options (change) 11,745 7,393 5,365
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $65,675 $74,924 $94,844
Total Invoice $60,550 $69,825 $88,378

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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: $10,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,646
Model Year201020062006
ModelZ4CLSCLS
TrimsDrive35iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$65,675$74,924$94,844
Adjustments for Features-2,270-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,405$74,149$94,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,695
Total Invoice$60,550$69,825$88,378
Adjustments for Features-2,093-7220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,457$69,103$88,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,275

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201020062006
ModelZ4CLSCLS
TrimsDrive35iCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $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
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
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  
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,935$7,440$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,093-7220

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102006
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.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
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 buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested172582%
Total Not Requested37518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested175058%
Total Not Requested127542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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