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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: $60,175

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $44,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,505

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $42,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008200820082008
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim428i435iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,750 $54,900 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $45,030 $50,690 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Sport Line 1,950 1,550        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950        
Premium Package 2,200 950        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200        
Premium I Package     3,170      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Tires, run-flat     220 220    
Wood trim         0 0
Sport Line 1,775 1,410        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865        
Premium Package 2,000 865        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090        
Premium I Package     2,948      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Tires, run-flat     205 205    
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 10,500 8,850 7,230 4,060 3,840 3,840
Options (change) 9,550 8,050 6,724 3,776 3,571 3,571
Destination 925 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $60,175 $64,675 $104,705 $140,735 $136,615 $194,515
Total Invoice $55,505 $59,665 $97,528 $131,127 $127,295 $181,142

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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: $42,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,825
Model Year201420142008200820082008
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim428i435iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$60,175$64,675$104,705$140,735$136,615$194,515
Adjustments for Features00-2,360-3,160-2,160-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,175$64,675$102,345$137,575$134,455$191,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$35,230$32,110$89,060
Total Invoice$55,505$59,665$97,528$131,127$127,295$181,142
Adjustments for Features00-2,198-2,944-2,013-2,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,505$59,665$95,330$128,183$125,282$178,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,160$0$32,853$29,952$82,916

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

Model Year201420142008200820082008
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim428i435iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Wiper de-icer  $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
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50 $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $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    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,290$9,650$10,450$9,450$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,360$3,160$2,160$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,198-2,944-2,013-2,896

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

Model Year20142008
Model4-SeriesSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in100.8 in
Length182.6 in178.5 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height54.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,966 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft310.2 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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