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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: $37,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,310

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $35,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCLSZ4
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $93,550 $51,650
Base Invoice $87,002 $47,520
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 750
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Premium Sound Package   2,000
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   2,500
Sport Package   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 685
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Premium Sound Package   1,820
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   2,275
Sport Package   2,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 6,090 13,145
Options (change) 5,664 11,965
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $103,115 $65,620
Total Invoice $96,141 $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: $37,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,430
Model Year20082009
ModelCLSZ4
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine507hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$103,115$65,620
Adjustments for Features-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,685$65,620
Total Invoice$96,141$60,310
Adjustments for Features-4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,740$60,310

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082009
ModelCLSZ4
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,140$8,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested92537%

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 information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70086%
Total Not Requested11514%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 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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