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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: $59,445

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,910

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $57,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $53,336 $50,920 $59,245
Premium 2 Package 1,400    
Seating Package 3,030    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
iPod integration 375    
Proximity key 1,130    
Wood trim 0   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
BMW Assist   650  
Heated front seats   500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Premium 2 Package 1,302    
Seating Package 2,818    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
iPod integration 349    
Proximity key 1,051    
Wood trim 0   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
BMW Assist   590  
Heated front seats   455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 7,305 3,400 2,750
Options (change) 6,794 3,095 2,505
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $67,630 $59,445 $67,845
Total Invoice $63,105 $54,910 $62,645

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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: $11,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,086
Model Year201020132013
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)100, 8?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,630$59,445$67,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,630$56,315$62,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,200
Total Invoice$63,105$54,910$62,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,891-4,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,105$52,019$57,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,705

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

Model Year201020132013
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  
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, 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
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
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$5,590$8,720$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,891-4,921

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

Model Year20102013
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 2 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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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