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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: $64,795

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $31,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,780

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $30,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelZ4Z4CLS
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $94,900
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $88,257
M Sport Package 2,500    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600  
Wood trim   0  
M Sport Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545  
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 8,750 6,250 970
Options (change) 7,965 5,690 902
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $64,795 $71,345 $96,745
Total Invoice $59,780 $65,830 $90,034

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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: $32,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,927
Model Year201320132012
ModelZ4Z4CLS
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6335hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$64,795$71,345$96,745
Adjustments for Features-730-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,065$68,915$96,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0
Total Invoice$59,780$65,830$90,034
Adjustments for Features-673-2,2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,107$63,588$90,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,481$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320132012
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
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$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$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
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
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
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,170$10,870$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-673-2,2420

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,264 lb.4,159 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

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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