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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: $62,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $8,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,443

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $7,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassZ4
TrimC55sDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,450 $65,800
Base Invoice $50,639 $61,215
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Wood trim 775 0
CD changer, remote 430 600
Navigation system 2,210  
Satellite radio 500  
Technology Package   2,250
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Wood trim 721 0
CD changer, remote 400 545
Navigation system 2,055  
Satellite radio 465  
Technology Package   2,050
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,160 4,250
Options (change) 5,729 3,870
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,685 $71,045
Total Invoice $58,443 $66,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,224
Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassZ4
TrimC55sDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$62,685$71,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,685$64,150
Total Invoice$58,443$66,080
Adjustments for Features0-6,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,443$59,667

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

Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassZ4
TrimC55sDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,765$11,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,413

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

Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.9 in98.3 in
Length178.4 in166.9 in
Width68.0 in70.5 in
Height55.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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