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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,895

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $11,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,697

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $10,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCLAZ4
TrimAMG CLA45sDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,500 $64,200
Base Invoice $46,035 $59,245
AMG Performance Seats 2,250  
Interior Package 1,650  
Premium Package 2,400 1,100
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Parktronic Package 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Obstacle detection, rear   750
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
AMG Performance Seats 2,093  
Interior Package 1,535  
Premium Package 2,232 1,000
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Parktronic Package 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Obstacle detection, rear   685
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
Options (change) 10,470 7,500
Options (change) 9,737 6,830
Destination 925 895
Total Price $60,895 $72,595
Total Invoice $56,697 $66,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,741
Model Year20162012
ModelCLAZ4
TrimAMG CLA45sDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine375hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,895$72,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,895$69,850
Total Invoice$56,697$66,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,697$64,438

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162012
ModelCLAZ4
TrimAMG CLA45sDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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
Chronometer$100 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
No leather in second row $-300
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,265$11,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,532

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW Z4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162012
ModelCLAZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in98.3 in
Length182.3 in166.9 in
Width70.0 in70.5 in
Height56.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW Z4 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74058%
Total Not Requested52542%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
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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