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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: $64,095

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $3,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,675

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $3,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,300 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $52,359 $53,580 $61,720
Premium II Package 1,100    
Seating Package 2,980    
Multimedia Package 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
iPod integration 375    
Wood trim 0   0
Technology Package   2,250 2,250
Heated front seats   500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
CD changer, remote   600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Premium II Package 1,023    
Seating Package 2,771    
Multimedia Package 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
iPod integration 349    
Wood trim 0   0
Technology Package   2,050 2,050
Heated front seats   455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
CD changer, remote   545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 8,805 5,600 5,600
Options (change) 8,187 5,100 5,100
Destination 875 995 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $68,080 $64,095 $72,945
Total Invoice $63,521 $59,675 $67,815

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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: $8,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,064
Model Year200920162016
ModelC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine451hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7S7S7
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$64,095$72,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,530-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,080$59,565$67,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,900
Total Invoice$63,521$59,675$67,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,218-5,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,521$55,457$62,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,263

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

Model Year200920162016
ModelC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $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$100
Total Value of Features$6,065$10,595$11,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,218-5,095

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

Model Year20092016
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

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%

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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