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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: $66,725

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $36,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,560

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $34,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelCLSZ4Z4
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $93,550 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $87,002 $52,575 $60,715
Premium Package 2 4,035    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 750 750
iPod integration 425    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Technology Package   2,250 2,250
M Sport Package   2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
CD changer, remote   600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Wood trim     0
Premium Package 2 3,753    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 685 685
iPod integration 395    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Technology Package   2,050 2,050
M Sport Package   2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
CD changer, remote   545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,090 8,850 6,350
Options (change) 5,664 8,060 5,785
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $103,115 $66,725 $73,075
Total Invoice $96,141 $61,560 $67,425

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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: $36,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,320
Model Year200820142014
ModelCLSZ4Z4
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine507hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$103,115$66,725$73,075
Adjustments for Features-2800-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,835$66,725$71,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650
Total Invoice$96,141$61,560$67,425
Adjustments for Features-2610-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,880$61,560$65,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,296

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200820142014
ModelCLSZ4Z4
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console$100  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
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$50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row $-300$-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 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,390$9,110$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2610-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082014
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.3,264 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
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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