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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: $88,195

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $50,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,660

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $46,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model4-SeriesSL
TrimM4SL600
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $76,200 $133,200
Base Invoice $71,545 $123,876
Full Merino Leather 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,130
Competition Package 4,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Full Merino Leather 2,345  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 1,051
Competition Package 3,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 11,000 1,640
Options (change) 10,120 1,525
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $88,195 $138,315
Total Invoice $82,660 $128,876

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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: $48,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,809
Model Year20182008
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, 16250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20255/40-18
Total Price$88,195$138,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,195$136,805
Total Invoice$82,660$128,876
Adjustments for Features0-1,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,660$127,469

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

Model Year20182008
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 
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
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
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$7,440$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,407

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

Model Year20182008
Model4-SeriesSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in100.8 in
Length182.6 in178.5 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height54.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,112 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
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 Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

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