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

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BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,375

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $32,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,420

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $30,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420102010201020102010
Model4-Series4-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim428i435iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,750 $54,900 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $45,030 $50,690 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Sport Line 1,950 1,550          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150          
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050          
Premium Package 2,200 950          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
Semi-automated parking system 500 500          
Premium 2 Package     4,950 3,570      
Heated steering wheel     480 480 0   0
Sport Line 1,775 1,410          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955          
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 2,697 2,697 2,697    
Cold Weather Package 955 955          
Premium Package 2,000 865          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
Semi-automated parking system 455 455          
Premium 2 Package     4,604 3,320      
Heated steering wheel     446 446 0   0
Options (change) 13,700 12,050 8,330 6,950 2,900 0 0
Options (change) 12,465 10,965 7,747 6,463 2,697 0 0
Destination 925 925 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $63,375 $67,875 $96,005 $100,425 $140,325 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $58,420 $62,580 $89,266 $93,526 $130,774 $143,096 $190,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,648
Model Year2014201420102010201020102010
Model4-Series4-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim428i435iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$63,375$67,875$96,005$100,425$140,325$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features-4,125-4,1250-100-3,700-8,700-8,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,250$63,750$96,005$100,325$136,625$144,875$196,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$4,320$40,620$48,870$100,295
Total Invoice$58,420$62,580$89,266$93,526$130,774$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features-3,802-3,8030-93-3,448-8,106-8,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,618$58,777$89,266$93,433$127,326$134,990$182,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,159$0$4,167$38,060$45,724$93,553

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2014201420102010201020102010
Model4-Series4-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim428i435iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
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$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Around view cameras$500$500     
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Night vision     $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50     
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150     
Cargo Management 
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
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
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750     
Sunroof  $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$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     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50     
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   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
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     
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150     
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$75
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$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 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$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100     
Total Value of Features$14,215$14,215$10,090$10,190$13,790$18,790$18,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$4,125$0$100$3,700$8,700$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,802-3,8030-93-3,448-8,106-8,126

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20142010
Model4-SeriesS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length182.6 in206.5 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height54.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,966 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested165053%
Total Not Requested145047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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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