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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: $50,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,638

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC250 SportC350 SportsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,800 $43,200 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $35,154 $40,176 $43,740 $50,920 $59,245
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Special order charge 250 250      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790      
Satellite radio 460        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550
Proximity key 650 650      
Wood trim 325 0 0   0
Heated front seats 750   500 500 500
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    
App support     250 250 250
M Sport Package       2,500  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,302 1,302      
Special order charge 250 250      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595      
Satellite radio 428        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500 500
Proximity key 605 605      
Wood trim 302 0 0   0
Heated front seats 698   455 455 455
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    
App support     230 230 230
M Sport Package       2,275  
Options (change) 11,355 9,820 8,700 7,650 5,150
Options (change) 10,579 9,151 7,925 6,965 4,690
Destination 905 905 895 895 895
Total Price $50,060 $53,925 $56,945 $63,695 $70,245
Total Invoice $46,638 $50,232 $52,560 $58,780 $64,830

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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: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,094
Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC250 SportC350 SportsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,060$53,925$56,945$63,695$70,245
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,980-2,130-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,060$53,525$54,965$61,565$66,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,465$0$6,600$11,450
Total Invoice$46,638$50,232$52,560$58,780$64,830
Adjustments for Features0-373-1,828-1,966-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,638$49,859$50,732$56,814$61,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,221$0$6,082$10,563

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

Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC250 SportC350 SportsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Trip computer$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
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim$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   
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,415$7,815$9,395$9,545$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,980$2,130$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-373-1,828-1,966-3,535

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

Model Year20132013
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0150%
Total Not Requested0-50%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
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 - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
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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