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

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

Lowest Total Price: $63,375

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $87,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,420

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $82,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSL
Trim428i435iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,750 $54,900 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $45,030 $50,690 $136,989 $199,485
Sport Line 1,950 1,550    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 2,950  
Premium Package 2,200 950    
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Wood trim     0 0
Sport Line 1,775 1,410    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 2,744  
Premium Package 2,000 865    
Cold Weather Package 955 955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 13,700 12,050 2,950 0
Options (change) 12,465 10,965 2,744 0
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $63,375 $67,875 $151,175 $216,725
Total Invoice $58,420 $62,580 $140,658 $201,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,818
Model Year2014201420142014
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSL
Trim428i435iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$63,375$67,875$151,175$216,725
Adjustments for Features00-6,900-11,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,375$67,875$144,275$205,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$60,950
Total Invoice$58,420$62,580$140,658$201,710
Adjustments for Features00-6,420-10,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,420$62,580$134,238$191,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,160$0$56,769

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

Model Year2014201420142014
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSL
Trim428i435iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker$300$300  
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Night vision   $1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
iPod integration  $100$100
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Text dictation$50$50  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$5,675$12,575$17,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,900$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,420-10,703

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

Model Year20142014
Model4-SeriesSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in101.8 in
Length182.6 in181.8 in
Width71.9 in73.9 in
Height54.5 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,966 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft313.5 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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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