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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: $49,640

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $10,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,230

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $9,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC250C350sDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,400 $44,050 $46,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $36,642 $40,967 $42,500 $47,930
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750 750
Multimedia Package 2,770 2,770    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Special order charge 250 250    
CD changer, in-dash 480 480    
Wood trim 325 0 500  
Proximity key 650 650 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Premium Sound Package     2,000 2,000
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Premium Package     3,900 2,500
Sport Package     2,300 2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 685 685
Multimedia Package 2,576 2,576    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,302 1,302    
Special order charge 233 233    
CD changer, in-dash 446 446    
Wood trim 302 0 455  
Proximity key 605 605 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500
Premium Sound Package     1,820 1,820
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Premium Package     3,550 2,275
Sport Package     2,095 2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Heated front seats     455 455
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Options (change) 9,315 8,990 13,700 11,800
Options (change) 8,663 8,361 12,475 10,745
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $49,640 $53,965 $60,575 $64,575
Total Invoice $46,230 $50,253 $55,850 $59,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,140
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC250C350sDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12650, 16650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,640$53,965$60,575$64,575
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,605-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,640$53,815$58,970$62,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$0$3,850
Total Invoice$46,230$50,253$55,850$59,550
Adjustments for Features0-140-1,480-1,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,230$50,113$54,370$57,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,883$0$3,562

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

Model Year2015201520102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC250C350sDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,040$8,190$9,645$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,605$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-1,480-1,618

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

Model Year20152010
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.3,242 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3150101%
Total Not Requested-25-1%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%
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%

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