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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: $57,925

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $73,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201820182018
Model4-Series4-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim428i435iS560AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,500 $46,000 $124,500 $167,700 $238,900
Premium Package 2,200 2,200 3,500    
Sport Line 2,100 1,700      
Technology Package 3,150 3,150      
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 2,250 2,250 2,250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200      
Semi-automated parking system 500 500      
LED headlights 1,900 1,900      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000      
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Black exterior trim (optional)       750 750
Premium Package 2,000 2,000 3,255    
Sport Line 1,910 1,545      
Technology Package 2,865 2,865      
Cold Weather Package 635 635      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 2,093 2,093 2,093
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090      
Semi-automated parking system 455 455      
LED headlights 1,730 1,730      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910      
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Black exterior trim (optional)       698 698
Options (change) 16,500 16,100 5,750 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 15,010 14,645 5,348 2,791 2,791
Destination 925 925 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $57,925 $63,025 $131,245 $171,695 $244,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 428i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,738
Model Year20142014201820182018
Model4-Series4-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim428i435iS560AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8M6T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$57,925$63,025$131,245$171,695$244,595
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-8,650-9,500-16,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,775$63,025$122,595$162,195$228,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0$39,600$105,800

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

Model Year20142014201820182018
Model4-Series4-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim428i435iS560AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manual $150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Animal detection, night    $50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250$250
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents    $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
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$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,115$4,965$13,615$14,465$21,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$8,650$9,500$16,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0600-418-209-363

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

Model Year20142018
Model4-SeriesS-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in116.0 in
Length182.6 in198.1 in
Width71.9 in74.7 in
Height54.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in60.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

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)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

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)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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