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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: $45,310

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,197

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,900 $53,800 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $34,317 $50,034 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Premium II Package 1,350 1,080      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550 550
iPod integration 375 375      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650      
Wood trim   0 500    
Premium Package     3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Premium II Package 1,256 1,004      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 500 500 500
iPod integration 349 349      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604      
Wood trim   0 455    
Premium Package     3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Options (change) 7,585 5,765 7,950 5,250 5,250
Options (change) 7,055 5,361 7,235 4,775 4,775
Destination 825 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $45,310 $62,140 $57,495 $61,295 $70,345
Total Invoice $42,197 $57,970 $53,070 $56,590 $64,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,730
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6451hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,310$62,140$57,495$61,295$70,345
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,405-3,555-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,310$61,840$54,090$57,740$64,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,530$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$42,197$57,970$53,070$56,590$64,915
Adjustments for Features0-280-3,143-3,282-5,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,197$57,690$49,927$53,308$59,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,493$0$3,381$9,816

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

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,340$9,445$9,595$11,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,405$3,555$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-3,143-3,282-5,172

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

Model Year20082012
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.3,264 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 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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91559%
Total Not Requested62541%

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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91559%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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
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 Requested240085%
Total Not Requested42515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested37542%
Total Not Requested52558%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested37542%
Total Not Requested52558%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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