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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: $52,405

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $14,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,802

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $53,580 $61,720
Blind spot warning system 550          
Sport Package 2,175          
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970    
Interior Package 2,880          
Premium 2 Package 2,220 1,520        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Wood trim 325 325 325 0   0
designo Package   3,620 3,090 550    
Technology Package         2,250 2,250
M Sport Package         2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Heated front seats         500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         1,350 1,350
Blind spot warning system 512          
Sport Package 2,023          
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902    
Interior Package 2,678          
Premium 2 Package 2,065 1,414        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 500 500
Wood trim 302 302 302 0   0
designo Package   3,367 2,874 512    
Technology Package         2,050 2,050
M Sport Package         2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685
Heated front seats         455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         1,230 1,230
Options (change) 12,530 9,845 7,795 4,930 8,250 5,750
Options (change) 11,653 9,156 7,249 4,585 7,515 5,240
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Total Price $52,405 $61,570 $73,970 $79,105 $66,745 $73,095
Total Invoice $48,802 $57,325 $68,857 $73,633 $62,090 $67,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,911
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,405$61,570$73,970$79,105$66,745$73,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-1,500-2,200-3,630-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,405$59,020$72,470$76,905$63,115$69,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,615$20,065$24,500$0$5,900
Total Invoice$48,802$57,325$68,857$73,633$62,090$67,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,374-1,396-2,048-3,377-3,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,802$54,951$67,461$71,585$58,713$64,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,149$18,659$22,783$0$5,449

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar    $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Text dictation    $50$50
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,065$11,615$10,565$11,265$12,695$13,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$1,500$2,200$3,630$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,374-1,396-2,048-3,377-3,793

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

Model Year20162016
ModelC-ClassZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.8 in98.3 in
Length184.5 in166.9 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height56.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested135061%
Total Not Requested85039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested79094%
Total Not Requested506%

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