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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: $95,375

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $70,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
Model4-SeriesSLSL
TrimM4AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $76,200 $152,850 $222,000
Executive Package 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Active Driving Assistant 500    
Full Merino Leather 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Apple CarPlay support 300    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,500 1,500
Blind spot warning system 500    
Neck-level heating, front seats 500    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950 8,950
255/35YR19 1,200    
Black exterior trim (optional)   750 750
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000 1,000
Executive Package 1,930    
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Active Driving Assistant 460    
Full Merino Leather 2,345    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Apple CarPlay support 375    
Wood trim, alternative type 995 1,395 1,395
Blind spot warning system 460    
Neck-level heating, front seats 460    
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 8,324 8,324
255/35YR19 1,105    
Black exterior trim (optional)   698 698
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930 930
Options (change) 18,180 12,200 12,200
Options (change) 16,825 11,347 11,347
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $95,375 $166,045 $236,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series M4
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,579
Model Year201820182018
Model4-SeriesSLSL
TrimM4AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine425hp I6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$95,375$166,045$236,495
Adjustments for Features0-7,485-11,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,375$158,560$224,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$66,350

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

Model Year201820182018
Model4-SeriesSLSL
TrimM4AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker$300  
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection$50 $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration $100$100
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,540$13,025$17,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,485$11,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-556-668

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

Model Year20182018
Model4-SeriesSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in101.7 in
Length182.6 in182.3 in
Width71.9 in73.9 in
Height54.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-450No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1250156%
Total Not Requested-450-56%

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