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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $42,090 $47,520
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550 550
iPod integration 375 375 375 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim       0 500  
Premium Package         3,900 2,500
Premium Sound Package         2,000 2,000
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595
Heated front seats         500 500
Rear seat pass-through         175 175
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660 500 500
iPod integration 349 349 349 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604    
Wood trim       0 455  
Premium Package         3,550 2,275
Premium Sound Package         1,820 1,820
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540
Heated front seats         455 455
Rear seat pass-through         160 160
Options (change) 8,985 8,985 7,585 5,765 10,320 8,420
Options (change) 8,357 8,357 7,055 5,361 9,390 7,660
Destination 825 825 825 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $41,410 $43,110 $45,310 $62,140 $56,895 $60,895
Total Invoice $38,570 $40,151 $42,197 $57,970 $52,305 $56,005

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,226
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12650, 16650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,410$43,110$45,310$62,140$56,895$60,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-1,750-4,905-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,410$41,935$43,860$60,390$51,990$55,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,980$0$3,850
Total Invoice$38,570$40,151$42,197$57,970$52,305$56,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,633-4,509-4,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,570$39,057$40,847$56,337$47,796$51,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,767$0$3,560

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

Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Roll bar    $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$125
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150$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$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75  
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,490$5,765$6,065$9,220$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$1,750$4,905$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,633-4,509-4,649

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

Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in98.3 in
Length182.3 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74091%
Total Not Requested759%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested270086%
Total Not Requested42514%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74091%
Total Not Requested759%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested72535%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

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