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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: $61,545

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,820

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,300 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $52,359 $50,920 $59,245
Premium II Package 1,100    
Seating Package 2,980    
Multimedia Package 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
iPod integration 375    
Wood trim 0   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium II Package 1,023    
Seating Package 2,771    
Multimedia Package 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500
iPod integration 349    
Wood trim 0   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 8,805 5,500 5,500
Options (change) 8,187 5,005 5,005
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $68,080 $61,545 $70,595
Total Invoice $63,521 $56,820 $65,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,683
Model Year200920132013
ModelC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine451hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$68,080$61,545$70,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,080$58,315$65,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850
Total Invoice$63,521$56,820$65,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,982-5,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,521$53,838$60,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,296

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

Model Year200920132013
ModelC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0 $0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,165$9,395$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,982-5,011

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

Model Year20092013
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 C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
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 sDrive35i

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

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

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