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BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $60,545 BMW 4-Series 428i | ||||||
| Difference: $49,250 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $56,350 BMW 4-Series 428i | ||||||
| Difference: $45,911 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 428i | 435i | M4 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $48,750 | $54,900 | $72,500 | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 |
| Base Invoice | $45,530 | $51,190 | $67,380 | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 |
| Sport Line | 1,950 | 1,550 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,050 | 1,050 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 950 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 950 | 950 | 2,550 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,500 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,850 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | ||||
| Sport Line | 1,775 | 1,410 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 955 | 955 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 865 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | 910 | 910 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 865 | 865 | 2,325 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,185 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,580 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,800 | 9,150 | 7,600 | 5,020 | 1,170 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,825 | 8,325 | 6,920 | 4,668 | 1,088 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $60,545 | $65,045 | $81,095 | $109,795 | $143,695 | $202,225 |
| Total Invoice | $56,350 | $60,510 | $75,295 | $102,261 | $133,879 | $188,313 |
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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: $47,000 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,816 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 428i | 435i | M4 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 425hp I6 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $60,545 | $65,045 | $81,095 | $109,795 | $143,695 | $202,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -425 | -425 | 0 | -2,675 | -2,675 | -3,725 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,120 | $64,620 | $81,095 | $107,120 | $141,020 | $198,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,500 | $20,975 | $0 | $33,900 | $91,380 |
| Total Invoice | $56,350 | $60,510 | $75,295 | $102,261 | $133,879 | $188,313 |
| Adjustments for Features | -396 | -395 | 0 | -2,491 | -2,492 | -3,469 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,954 | $60,115 | $75,295 | $99,770 | $131,387 | $184,844 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,161 | $19,341 | $0 | $31,617 | $85,074 |
Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 428i | 435i | M4 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr 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 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wind blocker | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | $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 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,075 | $8,750 | $8,750 | $9,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $425 | $425 | $0 | $2,675 | $2,675 | $3,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -396 | -395 | 0 | -2,491 | -2,492 | -3,469 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | 4-Series | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 182.6 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,996 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.8 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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