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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: $89,495

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $53,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,960

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $49,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
Model4-SeriesSL
TrimM4SL600
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $74,200 $139,100
Base Invoice $68,945 $129,363
Executive Package 2,800  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,550  
Competition Package 5,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Executive Package 2,550  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,325  
Competition Package 5,005  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Options (change) 14,300 0
Options (change) 13,020 0
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $89,495 $142,575
Total Invoice $82,960 $132,838

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,945
Model Year20162009
Model4-SeriesSL
TrimM4SL600
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine444hp I6510hp V12
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20255/40-18
Total Price$89,495$142,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,495$140,500
Total Invoice$82,960$132,838
Adjustments for Features0-1,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,960$130,905

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

Model Year20162009
Model4-SeriesSL
TrimM4SL600
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,025$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,933

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

Model Year20162009
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 Weight4,110 lb.4,455 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 M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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