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BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,445

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $49,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,170

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $45,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012201220122012
Model2-Series2-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim228iM235iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $210,900
Base Invoice $30,210 $40,330 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $196,137
Power front sport seats 0            
Sport Line 2,200            
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0            
Track Handling Package 1,600            
Premium Package 4,050 2,150          
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Technology Package 2,150 2,150          
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Wood trim 0 0          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
Semi-automated parking system 500 500          
M Sport Line 800            
Sunroof   0          
Premium 2 Package     3,630 3,630 3,630    
Heated steering wheel     490 490 490 0 0
Power front sport seats 0            
Sport Line 2,000            
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0            
Track Handling Package 1,455            
Premium Package 3,685 1,955          
Cold Weather Package 635 635          
Technology Package 1,955 1,955          
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Wood trim 0 0          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
Semi-automated parking system 455 455          
M Sport Line 730            
Sunroof   0          
Premium 2 Package     3,376 3,376 3,376    
Heated steering wheel     456 456 456 0 0
Options (change) 15,350 7,950 4,120 4,120 4,120 0 0
Options (change) 13,965 7,230 3,832 3,832 3,832 0 0
Destination 995 995 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,100
Total Price $48,445 $52,045 $97,845 $98,545 $100,495 $141,175 $213,875
Total Invoice $45,170 $48,555 $91,128 $91,779 $93,592 $131,424 $199,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,836
Model Year2015201520122012201220122012
Model2-Series2-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim228iM235iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4320hp I6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$48,445$52,045$97,845$98,545$100,495$141,175$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,425-5,125-3,375-7,225-14,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,445$51,845$94,420$93,420$97,120$133,950$199,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$1,000$0$3,700$40,530$105,880
Total Invoice$45,170$48,555$91,128$91,779$93,592$131,424$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-187-3,190-4,773-3,143-6,726-13,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,170$48,368$87,938$87,006$90,449$124,698$185,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,198$932$0$3,443$37,692$98,537

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2015201520122012201220122012
Model2-Series2-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim228iM235iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD   $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25     
Semi-automated parking system$500$500     
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power     $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Blind spot collision prevention      $150
Blind spot warning system      $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200    $200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Lane departure prevention      $150
Lane departure warning$200$200    $200
Night vision      $1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50     
Pedestrian detection, night      $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Second-row low console$100$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0     
Body kit     $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0     
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Rear spoiler $200     
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200
Handwriting recognition$200$200     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150     
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15     
S Voice support$0$0     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats      $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
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$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats      $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats      $150
Metal pedals     $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75
Power recliner, second row seats      $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats      $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,190$7,390$10,615$12,315$10,565$14,415$21,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,425$5,125$3,375$7,225$14,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187-3,190-4,773-3,143-6,726-13,569

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20152012
Model2-SeriesS-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.9 in124.6 in
Length174.7 in206.5 in
Width69.8 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Aluminum trim100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested375591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested190584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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