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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: $59,945

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,305

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $714

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Model Year2017201720172017201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,900 $60,400 $72,850 $80,850 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $47,337 $56,172 $67,751 $75,191 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Premium 2 Package 4,000 3,650 3,650 3,650      
Sport Package 1,675       2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550 550
Wood trim 325 325 325 0 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
AMG Leather Package     2,590        
Premium Package         3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system         2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350 350
Proximity key         500 500 500
Heated front seats         500 500 500
App support         250 250 250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           1,350 1,350
Premium 2 Package 3,720 3,395 3,395 3,395      
Sport Package 1,558       2,095 2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500 500 500
Wood trim 302 302 302 0 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
AMG Leather Package     2,409        
Premium Package         3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system         1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320 320
Proximity key         455 455 455
Heated front seats         455 455 455
App support         230 230 230
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           1,230 1,230
Options (change) 8,340 6,315 7,285 4,370 10,400 9,050 6,750
Options (change) 7,757 5,874 6,776 4,065 9,470 8,240 6,145
Destination 925 925 925 925 895 895 895
Total Price $60,165 $67,640 $81,060 $86,145 $59,945 $65,095 $71,845
Total Invoice $56,019 $62,971 $75,452 $80,181 $55,305 $60,055 $66,285

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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: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,261
Model Year2017201720172017201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,165$67,640$81,060$86,145$59,945$65,095$71,845
Adjustments for Features-3,195-5,945-4,545-5,2450-1,150-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,970$61,695$76,515$80,900$59,945$63,945$69,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,725$19,545$23,930$0$4,000$9,500
Total Invoice$56,019$62,971$75,452$80,181$55,305$60,055$66,285
Adjustments for Features-2,975-5,535-4,231-4,8820-1,061-2,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,044$57,436$71,221$75,299$55,305$58,994$64,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,392$18,177$22,255$0$3,689$8,766

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

Model Year2017201720172017201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassZ4Z4Z4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0 $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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Ski sack    $50$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$0
Regenerative braking    $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$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
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$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$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$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting    $150$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$150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
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$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150   
No leather in second row    $-300$-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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$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$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$13,490$16,240$14,840$15,540$10,295$11,445$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,195$5,945$4,545$5,245$0$1,150$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,975-5,535-4,231-4,8820-1,061-2,214

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

Model Year20172012
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.3,264 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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested79045%
Total Not Requested95055%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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
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 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3050108%
Total Not Requested-225-8%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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