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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: $49,245

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $7,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,220 $42,370 $61,430 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $34,615 $39,404 $57,130 $43,740 $50,920 $59,245
Leather Package 1,750 1,750        
Premium 1 Package 1,995          
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550 550
Proximity key 650 650 650      
Wood trim 325 0 0 0   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660      
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Sport Package       2,300    
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
CD changer, remote       600 600 600
Leather seating surfaces       1,250    
Heated front seats       500 500 500
M Sport Package         2,500  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628        
Premium 1 Package 1,855          
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 500 500 500
Proximity key 605 605 605      
Wood trim 302 0 0 0   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614      
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Sport Package       2,095    
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
CD changer, remote       545 545 545
Leather seating surfaces       1,140    
Heated front seats       455 455 455
M Sport Package         2,275  
Options (change) 11,150 8,830 9,670 8,450 7,400 4,900
Options (change) 10,370 8,213 8,994 7,695 6,735 4,460
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $49,245 $52,075 $73,675 $56,695 $63,445 $69,995
Total Invoice $45,860 $48,492 $68,699 $52,330 $58,550 $64,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,019
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,245$52,075$73,675$56,695$63,445$69,995
Adjustments for Features00-600-2,655-2,805-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,245$52,075$73,075$54,040$60,640$65,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,830$23,830$0$6,600$11,450
Total Invoice$45,860$48,492$68,699$52,330$58,550$64,600
Adjustments for Features00-559-2,451-2,589-4,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,860$48,492$68,140$49,879$55,961$60,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,632$22,280$0$6,082$10,563

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

Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Roll bar   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$7,265$7,865$9,920$10,070$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$600$2,655$2,805$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments00-559-2,451-2,589-4,158

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

Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassZ4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in98.3 in
Length180.7 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height54.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested100065%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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