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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,545

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $39,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,375

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $37,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassZ4Z4
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675 $50,920 $59,245
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Heated steering wheel 460     460    
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Premium Package         1,100 1,100
Sport Package         2,300  
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package         850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
CD changer, remote         600 600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         1,350 1,350
Proximity key         500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Heated steering wheel 428     428    
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685
Premium Package         1,000 1,000
Sport Package         2,095  
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package         775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
CD changer, remote         545 545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         1,230 1,230
Proximity key         455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Options (change) 885 425 425 885 10,500 8,200
Options (change) 823 395 395 823 9,560 7,465
Destination 875 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000 0 0
Total Price $106,360 $151,700 $141,400 $202,260 $66,545 $73,295
Total Invoice $99,046 $141,352 $131,745 $188,373 $61,375 $67,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,339
Model Year200820082008200820122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassZ4Z4
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$106,360$151,700$141,400$202,260$66,545$73,295
Adjustments for Features-1,430-6,730-3,480-7,8550-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,930$144,970$137,920$194,405$66,545$72,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,040$32,990$89,475$0$5,500
Total Invoice$99,046$141,352$131,745$188,373$61,375$67,605
Adjustments for Features-1,332-6,271-3,242-7,3160-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,714$135,081$128,503$181,057$61,375$66,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,367$30,789$83,343$0$5,077

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

Model Year200820082008200820122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassZ4Z4
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850  
Cruise control$150 $150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225  
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  
Blind spot warning system $200 $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 $0   
Forward collision warning $200 $200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Night vision $1750 $1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera $200 $200  
Roll bar    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
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
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive    $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150  
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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,915$17,215$13,965$18,340$10,485$11,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$6,730$3,480$7,855$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,332-6,271-3,242-7,3160-1,153

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

Model Year20082012
ModelCL-ClassZ4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.3 in98.3 in
Length199.4 in166.9 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height55.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,486 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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
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, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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
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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

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