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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: $65,175

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $44,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,125

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $42,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelZ4Z4CLS
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $108,900
Base Invoice $48,410 $56,825 $101,277
Premium Package 2,500 2,500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Sport Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
App support 250 250  
iPod integration 400 400  
CD changer, remote 600 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Premium Package 2,275 2,275  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Sport Package 2,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
App support 230 230  
iPod integration 365 365  
CD changer, remote 545 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Options (change) 11,900 9,600 0
Options (change) 10,840 8,745 0
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $65,175 $72,025 $109,825
Total Invoice $60,125 $66,445 $102,202

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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: $40,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,522
Model Year201120112017
ModelZ4Z4CLS
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$65,175$72,025$109,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,175$70,775$106,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0
Total Invoice$60,125$66,445$102,202
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,125$65,292$98,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,167$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120112017
ModelZ4Z4CLS
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
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
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $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$9,845$11,095$13,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-3,555

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112017
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.4,035 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested205094%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested205094%
Total Not Requested1256%

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