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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: $47,170

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,933

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $40,400 $50,100
Base Invoice $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $37,170 $46,090
Interior Package 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 1,520        
Blind spot warning system 550          
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475 475
Wood trim 325 325 325 0 0 0
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Sport Package         1,300  
Premium Package         2,250 2,850
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
HD radio         500 500
Heated front seats         500 500
Interior Package 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 1,414        
Blind spot warning system 512          
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 430 430
Wood trim 302 302 302 0 0 0
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Sport Package         1,185  
Premium Package         2,050 2,595
Navigation system         1,640 1,640
HD radio         450 450
Heated front seats         455 455
Options (change) 7,295 5,315 4,235 1,320 6,825 6,125
Options (change) 6,784 4,943 3,938 1,227 6,210 5,570
Destination 925 925 925 925 775 775
Total Price $47,170 $57,040 $70,410 $75,495 $48,000 $57,000
Total Invoice $43,933 $53,112 $65,546 $70,275 $44,155 $52,435

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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: $7,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,155
Model Year201620162016201620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,170$57,040$70,410$75,495$48,000$57,000
Adjustments for Features-6,370-9,070-7,720-8,87000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,800$47,970$62,690$66,625$48,000$57,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,170$21,890$25,825$0$9,000
Total Invoice$43,933$53,112$65,546$70,275$44,155$52,435
Adjustments for Features-5,933-8,445-7,187-8,25700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,000$44,667$58,359$62,018$44,155$52,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,667$20,359$24,018$0$8,280

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

Model Year201620162016201620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
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  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
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  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
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  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,640$11,340$9,990$11,140$2,270$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,370$9,070$7,720$8,870$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,933-8,445-7,187-8,25700

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

Model Year20162007
ModelC-ClassZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in98.2 in
Length184.5 in161.9 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.8 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 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 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

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 radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

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
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

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