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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: $57,575

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,115

BMW Z4 sDrive30i   
Difference: $2,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,900 $60,400 $72,850 $80,850 $46,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $47,337 $56,172 $67,751 $75,191 $42,500 $47,930
Premium 2 Package 4,000 3,650 3,650 3,650    
Sport Package 1,675       2,300 2,300
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Wood trim 325 325 325 0 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Premium Package         3,900 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Proximity key         500 500
Heated front seats         500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           1,350
Premium 2 Package 3,720 3,395 3,395 3,395    
Sport Package 1,558       2,095 2,095
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Wood trim 302 302 302 0 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500 500
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Premium Package         3,550 2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Proximity key         455 455
Heated front seats         455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           1,230
Options (change) 8,340 6,315 7,285 4,370 10,700 10,150
Options (change) 7,757 5,874 6,776 4,065 9,740 9,240
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $60,165 $67,640 $81,060 $86,145 $57,575 $62,925
Total Invoice $56,019 $62,971 $75,452 $80,181 $53,115 $58,045

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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: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $420
Model Year201720172017201720102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,165$67,640$81,060$86,145$57,575$62,925
Adjustments for Features-3,570-6,320-4,920-5,6200-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,595$61,320$76,140$80,525$57,575$61,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,725$19,545$23,930$0$4,200
Total Invoice$56,019$62,971$75,452$80,181$53,115$58,045
Adjustments for Features-3,324-5,884-4,580-5,2310-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,695$57,087$70,872$74,950$53,115$56,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,392$18,177$22,255$0$3,869

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

Model Year201720172017201720102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
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  
Wind blocker, automatic$500$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
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  
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
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
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim     $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  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150  
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  
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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,715$16,465$15,065$15,765$10,145$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$6,320$4,920$5,620$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,324-5,884-4,580-5,2310-1,061

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

Model Year20172010
ModelC-ClassZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.8 in98.3 in
Length184.5 in166.9 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height55.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,837 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99049%
Total Not Requested105051%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested79043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested79045%
Total Not Requested95055%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested79045%
Total Not Requested95055%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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 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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested3350107%
Total Not Requested-225-7%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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