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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: $64,795

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $31,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,780

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $30,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelCLSZ4Z4
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,900 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $88,257 $50,920 $59,245
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750 750
M Sport Package   2,500  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Wood trim     0
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685 685
M Sport Package   2,275  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 970 8,750 6,250
Options (change) 902 7,965 5,690
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $96,745 $64,795 $71,345
Total Invoice $90,034 $59,780 $65,830

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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: $32,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,927
Model Year201220132013
ModelCLSZ4Z4
TrimCLS63 AMGsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine518hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$96,745$64,795$71,345
Adjustments for Features0-730-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,745$64,065$68,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$90,034$59,780$65,830
Adjustments for Features0-673-2,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,034$59,107$63,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,481

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201220132013
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  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0 $0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,440$9,170$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-2,242

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122013
ModelCLSZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.2 in98.3 in
Length194.5 in166.9 in
Width74.1 in70.5 in
Height55.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 shocks - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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