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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,620

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $9,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,310

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $9,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelCLSCLSZ4
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $51,650
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $47,520
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Premium Package 3,650   2,500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 750
Tires, run-flat 200    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 500
Satellite radio 699 699  
Navigation system   1,240 2,100
CD changer, in-dash   430  
Premium Sound Package     2,000
Sport Package     2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,350
Heated front seats     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Premium Package 3,395   2,275
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 685
Tires, run-flat 186    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 455
Satellite radio 650 650  
Navigation system   1,153 1,910
CD changer, in-dash   400  
Premium Sound Package     1,820
Sport Package     2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,230
Heated front seats     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 7,949 5,769 13,145
Options (change) 7,393 5,365 11,965
Destination 775 775 825
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $74,924 $94,844 $65,620
Total Invoice $69,825 $88,378 $60,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,879
Model Year200620062009
ModelCLSCLSZ4
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V8469hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$74,924$94,844$65,620
Adjustments for Features-7750-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,149$94,844$63,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,695$0
Total Invoice$69,825$88,378$60,310
Adjustments for Features-7220-2,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,103$88,378$58,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,275$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200620062009
ModelCLSCLSZ4
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,440$6,665$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments-7220-2,086

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062009
ModelCLSZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in98.3 in
Length193.0 in166.9 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height54.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested175058%
Total Not Requested127542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60074%
Total Not Requested21526%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested172582%
Total Not Requested37518%
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%

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