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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: $43,560

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $14,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,581

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $12,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelCLACLAZ4Z4
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $42,090 $47,520
Interior Package 1,650      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800 3,900 2,500
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Convenience Package 400 400    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850    
Wood trim 325 325 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
AMG Performance Seats   2,250    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Sport Package     2,300 2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Proximity key     500 500
Heated front seats     500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,350
Interior Package 1,535      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674 3,550 2,275
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Convenience Package 372 372    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791    
Wood trim 302 302 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
AMG Performance Seats   2,093    
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Sport Package     2,095 2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Proximity key     455 455
Heated front seats     455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,230
Options (change) 9,865 11,265 11,695 11,145
Options (change) 9,175 10,477 10,645 10,145
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $43,560 $62,660 $58,270 $63,620
Total Invoice $40,581 $58,344 $53,560 $58,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,499
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelCLACLAZ4Z4
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine208hp I4375hp I4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,560$62,660$58,270$63,620
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-1,610-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,560$59,635$56,660$60,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,075$0$4,200
Total Invoice$40,581$58,344$53,560$58,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,817-1,480-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,581$55,527$52,080$55,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,946$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelCLACLAZ4Z4
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45sDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Color seat belts $0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,600$10,625$9,210$10,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$1,610$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,817-1,480-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,263 lb.3,242 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3200102%
Total Not Requested-75-2%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires400No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires400No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

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