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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,595

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $7,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,685

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $7,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $60,800 $73,500 $81,500 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $56,544 $68,355 $75,795 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625      
Smartphone integration 350 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550 550
Wood trim 325 325 0 0   0
Leather seating surfaces 1,620     1,250    
AMG Leather Package   2,590        
Technology Package       2,250 2,250 2,250
Sport Package       2,000    
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
M Sport Package         2,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         1,350 1,350
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581      
Smartphone integration 326 326 326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500 500 500
Wood trim 302 302 0 0   0
Leather seating surfaces 1,507     1,140    
AMG Leather Package   2,409        
Technology Package       2,050 2,050 2,050
Sport Package       1,820    
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
M Sport Package         2,275  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         1,230 1,230
Options (change) 3,640 4,610 1,695 6,900 7,500 5,000
Options (change) 3,386 4,288 1,577 6,285 6,830 4,555
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $65,435 $79,105 $84,190 $57,595 $65,995 $72,345
Total Invoice $60,925 $73,638 $78,367 $53,685 $61,405 $67,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,277
Model Year201820182018201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T7M6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$65,435$79,105$84,190$57,595$65,995$72,345
Adjustments for Features-5,330-4,030-4,7300-2,400-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,105$75,075$79,460$57,595$63,595$69,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,970$19,355$0$6,000$11,900
Total Invoice$60,925$73,638$78,367$53,685$61,405$67,270
Adjustments for Features-4,963-3,751-4,4030-2,233-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,962$69,887$73,964$53,685$59,172$64,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,925$18,002$0$5,487$10,935

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201820182018201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Wind blocker$300$300$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Roll bar   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Tires, run-flat$150  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input   $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Media drive   $15$15$15
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Text dictation   $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75$75$75   
Chronometer$100$100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Door sill trim plates$100   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150   
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Suggestive steering$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$15,240$13,940$14,640$9,910$12,310$12,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$4,030$4,730$0$2,400$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,963-3,751-4,4030-2,233-2,650

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182016
ModelC-ClassZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.8 in98.3 in
Length184.5 in166.9 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height55.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,837 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
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 limiter0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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