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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: $64,775

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $39,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,755

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $37,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelCLSZ4Z4
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $96,300 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $89,559 $48,410 $56,825
Premium Package 1 3,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 750 750
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,500 2,500
Sport Package   2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Premium Package 1 2,976    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 685 685
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,275 2,275
Sport Package   2,095  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 4,340 11,500 9,200
Options (change) 4,036 10,470 8,375
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $104,115 $64,775 $71,625
Total Invoice $97,070 $59,755 $66,075

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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: $38,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,760
Model Year200920112011
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, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$104,115$64,775$71,625
Adjustments for Features-5950-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,520$64,775$70,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600
Total Invoice$97,070$59,755$66,075
Adjustments for Features-5550-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,515$59,755$64,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,167

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200920112011
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  
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$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$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$50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$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  
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$9,315$8,720$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5550-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested197591%
Total Not Requested2009%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested197591%
Total Not Requested2009%

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