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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: $86,395

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $77,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,120

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $72,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
Model4-SeriesS-Class
TrimM4S600
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $72,500 $160,300
Base Invoice $67,380 $149,079
Executive Package 3,500  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Executive Package 3,185  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Options (change) 12,900 0
Options (change) 11,745 0
Destination 995 905
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $86,395 $163,805
Total Invoice $80,120 $152,584

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,830
Model Year20152013
Model4-SeriesS-Class
TrimM4S600
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine425hp I6510hp V12
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 91200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$86,395$163,805
Adjustments for Features0-4,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,395$158,830
Total Invoice$80,120$152,584
Adjustments for Features0-4,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,120$147,950

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

Model Year20152013
Model4-SeriesS-Class
TrimM4S600
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$14,890$19,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,634

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,110 lb.4,960 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 M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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