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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: $86,895

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $55,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,450

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $50,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model4-SeriesS-Class
TrimM4S63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $74,700 $140,000
Base Invoice $70,150 $130,200
Executive Package 3,200  
Full Merino Leather 2,550  
Competition Package 4,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Wood trim 0  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Heated steering wheel   0
Executive Package 2,945  
Full Merino Leather 2,345  
Competition Package 3,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Wood trim 0  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Heated steering wheel   0
Options (change) 11,200 0
Options (change) 10,305 0
Destination 995 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $86,895 $141,905
Total Invoice $81,450 $132,105

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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: $55,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,889
Model Year20172013
Model4-SeriesS-Class
TrimM4S63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine444hp I6536hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20255/35-20
Total Price$86,895$141,905
Adjustments for Features-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,645$141,905
Total Invoice$81,450$132,105
Adjustments for Features-2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,216$132,105

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

Model Year20172013
Model4-SeriesS-Class
TrimM4S63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
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
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$14,215$13,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2340

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

Model Year20172013
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 Weight4,057 lb.4,916 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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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%

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