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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: $12,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,197

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,900 $53,800 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $34,317 $50,034 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Premium II Package 1,350 1,080      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550   1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650      
iPod integration 375 375      
Wood trim   0 0   0
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Sport Package     2,000    
Heated front seats     500 500 500
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
M Sport Package       2,500  
Premium II Package 1,256 1,004      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442   1,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 500 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604      
iPod integration 349 349      
Wood trim   0 0   0
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Sport Package     1,820    
Heated front seats     455 455 455
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
M Sport Package       2,275  
Options (change) 7,585 5,765 7,500 6,750 4,250
Options (change) 7,055 5,361 6,830 6,145 3,870
Destination 825 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $45,310 $62,140 $58,195 $65,245 $71,595
Total Invoice $42,197 $57,970 $54,230 $60,720 $66,585

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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: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,835
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6451hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,310$62,140$58,195$65,245$71,595
Adjustments for Features0-300-4,505-5,905-6,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,310$61,840$53,690$59,340$65,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,530$0$5,650$11,550
Total Invoice$42,197$57,970$54,230$60,720$66,585
Adjustments for Features0-280-4,198-5,495-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,197$57,690$50,032$55,225$60,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,493$0$5,193$10,643

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

Model Year20082008201620162016
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  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
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$0$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 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
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 
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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,340$10,545$11,945$12,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$4,505$5,905$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-4,198-5,495-5,910

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

Model Year20082016
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 sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%

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 slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

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