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BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,725

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $46,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,285

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $43,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
Model4-Series4-SeriesCLS
Trim428i435iCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,500 $46,000 $94,900
Base Invoice $37,440 $42,500 $88,257
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Sport Line 2,100 1,700  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Premium 1 Package     3,690
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Sport Line 1,910 1,545  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Premium 1 Package     3,432
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Options (change) 15,300 14,900 7,610
Options (change) 13,920 13,555 7,078
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $56,725 $61,825 $103,385
Total Invoice $52,285 $56,980 $96,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,309
Model Year201420142012
Model4-Series4-SeriesCLS
Trim428i435iCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$56,725$61,825$103,385
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,575$61,825$98,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0
Total Invoice$52,285$56,980$96,210
Adjustments for Features-1,0600-4,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,225$56,980$91,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,755$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201420142012
Model4-Series4-SeriesCLS
Trim428i435iCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Lane departure prevention  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,325$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0600-4,676

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142012
Model4-SeriesCLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length182.6 in194.5 in
Width71.9 in74.1 in
Height54.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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