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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: $72,095

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $14,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelC-ClassZ4
TrimAMG C63sDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,000 $64,200
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,090  
Premium 1 Package 1,300  
Multimedia Package 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Premium Package   1,100
Navigation system   2,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,014  
Premium 1 Package 1,209  
Multimedia Package 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Premium Package   1,000
Navigation system   1,955
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Options (change) 7,800 7,000
Options (change) 7,255 6,375
Destination 1,050 895
Total Price $86,850 $72,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,458
Model Year20212012
ModelC-ClassZ4
TrimAMG C63sDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine469hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$86,850$72,095
Adjustments for Features-2,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,255$72,095

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

Model Year20212012
ModelC-ClassZ4
TrimAMG C63sDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, automatic$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$14,190$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2480

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

Model Year20212012
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 Weight4,271 lb.3,538 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 AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested80094%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
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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