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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: $60,725

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $51,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,005

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $48,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim428i435iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,750 $54,900 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $45,030 $50,690 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Sport Line 1,950 1,550      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950      
Premium Package 2,200 950      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200      
Premium 1 Package     3,850    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0 0
Sport Line 1,775 1,410      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Cold Weather Package 955 955      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865      
Premium Package 2,000 865      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090      
Premium 1 Package     3,580    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,050 9,400 7,320 3,470 2,300
Options (change) 10,050 8,550 6,807 3,227 2,139
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $60,725 $65,225 $112,095 $145,995 $204,525
Total Invoice $56,005 $60,165 $104,400 $136,018 $190,452

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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: $48,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,764
Model Year20142014201120112011
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim428i435iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$60,725$65,225$112,095$145,995$204,525
Adjustments for Features00-2,825-2,825-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,725$65,225$109,270$143,170$200,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$33,900$91,380
Total Invoice$56,005$60,165$104,400$136,018$190,452
Adjustments for Features00-2,631-2,632-3,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,005$60,165$101,769$133,386$186,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,160$0$31,617$85,075

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

Model Year20142014201120112011
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim428i435iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr 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$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300   
Wind blocker, small  $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
Tires, run-flat$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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Wiper de-icer  $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
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $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   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,400$7,400$10,225$10,225$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,825$2,825$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,631-2,632-3,608

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

Model Year20142011
Model4-SeriesSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in100.8 in
Length182.6 in180.4 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height54.5 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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