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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: $65,045

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $36,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,010

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $34,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelCLSCLSZ4Z4
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $99,500 $106,500 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $92,535 $99,045 $50,920 $59,245
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750 750
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
App support     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Wood trim       0
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 685 685
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
App support     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 970 970 9,000 6,500
Options (change) 902 902 8,195 5,920
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $101,395 $108,395 $65,045 $71,595
Total Invoice $94,362 $100,872 $60,010 $66,060

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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: $35,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,147
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelCLSCLSZ4Z4
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine550hp V8577hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$101,395$108,395$65,045$71,595
Adjustments for Features-1,295-1,6950-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,100$106,700$65,045$69,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$0$4,850
Total Invoice$94,362$100,872$60,010$66,060
Adjustments for Features-1,205-1,5770-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,157$99,295$60,010$64,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,138$0$4,481

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelCLSCLSZ4Z4
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
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$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,890$11,290$9,595$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$1,695$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,205-1,5770-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142013
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 Weight4,256 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%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
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 limiter0Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
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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