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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: $48,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,005

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $45,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSL
Trim428i435iSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,750 $54,900 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $45,030 $50,690 $96,395 $130,609
Sport Line 1,950 1,550    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050    
Premium Package 2,200 950    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Sport Line 1,775 1,410    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Cold Weather Package 955 955    
Premium Package 2,000 865    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 11,050 9,400 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 10,050 8,550 3,236 3,236
Destination 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $60,725 $65,225 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $56,005 $60,165 $101,806 $137,320

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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: $45,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,170
Model Year2014201420122012
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSL
Trim428i435iSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$60,725$65,225$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features00-2,825-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,725$65,225$106,480$143,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$37,040
Total Invoice$56,005$60,165$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features00-2,631-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,005$60,165$99,175$133,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,160$0$34,535

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

Model Year2014201420122012
Model4-Series4-SeriesSLSL
Trim428i435iSL550SL63 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 
Adaptive cruise control  $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
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker$300$300  
Wind blocker, small  $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
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic 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
Fog light, rear  $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
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
Massage, passenger seat   $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,000$7,000$9,825$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,825$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,631-3,610

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

Model Year20142012
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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

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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