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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: $48,650

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $61,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,935

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $57,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelCLSZ4Z4
TrimAMG CLS63 S3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $108,900 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $101,277 $37,625 $46,550
Premium Package   2,350 2,950
Sport Package   1,400  
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Heated front seats   500 500
HD radio   350 350
Headlight washers   250  
Wood trim   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Package   2,140 2,685
Sport Package   1,275  
Navigation system   1,640 1,640
Heated front seats   455 455
HD radio   315 315
Headlight washers   230  
Wood trim   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Options (change) 0 7,125 6,075
Options (change) 0 6,485 5,525
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $109,895 $48,650 $57,300
Total Invoice $102,272 $44,935 $52,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,089
Model Year201820082008
ModelCLSZ4Z4
TrimAMG CLS63 S3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine577hp V8255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$109,895$48,650$57,300
Adjustments for Features-14,2350-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,660$48,650$57,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,600
Total Invoice$102,272$44,935$52,900
Adjustments for Features-13,2480-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,024$44,935$52,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,919

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201820082008
ModelCLSZ4Z4
TrimAMG CLS63 S3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$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  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$16,055$1,820$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,235$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,2480-46

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182008
ModelCLSZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in98.2 in
Length194.5 in161.9 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in49.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 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 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

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