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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: $47,250

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $9,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,998

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $8,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedansDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,000 $38,600 $46,500
Base Invoice $35,340 $35,898 $42,980
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550
Xenon HID headlights 790 790  
Heated front seats 680 680 500
CD changer, remote 420 420 600
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,100
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765  
7-speed shiftable automatic 1,410    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500  
Premium Package     3,900
Aluminum trim     500
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500
Xenon HID headlights 735 735  
Heated front seats 633 633 455
CD changer, remote 391 391 545
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 1,910
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711  
7-speed shiftable automatic 1,311    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395  
Premium Package     3,550
Aluminum trim     455
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Options (change) 9,285 7,875 9,525
Options (change) 8,636 7,325 8,665
Destination 775 775 875
Total Price $48,060 $47,250 $56,900
Total Invoice $44,751 $43,998 $52,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,928
Model Year200720072011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedansDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6268hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$48,060$47,250$56,900
Adjustments for Features0-175-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,060$47,075$49,580
Cost Above Minimum$985$0$0
Total Invoice$44,751$43,998$52,520
Adjustments for Features0-163-6,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,751$43,835$45,763
Cost Above Minimum$916$0$0

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

Model Year200720072011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedansDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,465$10,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-6,757

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

Model Year20072011
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 Weight3,495 lb.3,318 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 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested87527%

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