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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: $66,195

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $40,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,055

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $38,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelZ4Z4CLS
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $99,050
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $92,116
Sport Package 2,300    
Premium Package 1,100 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,180
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600  
Proximity key 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Premium Package 1     3,310
Sport Package 2,095    
Premium Package 1,000 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 1,097
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545  
Proximity key 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Premium Package 1     3,022
Options (change) 10,150 7,850 4,490
Options (change) 9,240 7,145 4,119
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $66,195 $72,945 $107,015
Total Invoice $61,055 $67,285 $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: $40,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,310
Model Year201220122011
ModelZ4Z4CLS
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$66,195$72,945$107,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,195$71,695$106,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0
Total Invoice$61,055$67,285$99,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,055$66,132$99,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,077$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220122011
ModelZ4Z4CLS
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCLS63 AMG
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$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$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$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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 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$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,945$10,195$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-345

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,264 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

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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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