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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: $63,145

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $7,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,275

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,200 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $54,126 $50,920 $59,245
Lighting Package 985    
AMG Leather Package 3,030    
Multimedia Package 3,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Proximity key 1,140 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Wood trim 0    
Premium Package   1,100 1,100
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
Lighting Package 916    
AMG Leather Package 2,818    
Multimedia Package 3,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500
Proximity key 1,060 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Wood trim 0    
Premium Package   1,000 1,000
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) 9,885 7,100 7,100
Options (change) 9,192 6,460 6,460
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $71,060 $63,145 $72,195
Total Invoice $66,293 $58,275 $66,600

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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: $10,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,376
Model Year201120122012
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?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$71,060$63,145$72,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,060$60,590$67,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,000
Total Invoice$66,293$58,275$66,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,358-4,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,293$55,917$62,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,435

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

Model Year201120122012
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$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  
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  
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$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$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$6,390$8,945$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,358-4,248

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

Model Year20112012
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
AMG Leather 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?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested104062%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested62569%
Total Not Requested27531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested62569%
Total Not Requested27531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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