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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,075

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $15,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,785

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $14,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelE-ClassE-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimE550E63 AMG428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,100 $87,600 $40,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $53,103 $81,468 $37,440 $42,500
Premium 1 Package 4,450 2,550    
Rear Seat Package 440      
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Sport Package 0      
Wheel Package 0      
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550 550
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Sport Line     2,100 1,700
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Semi-automated parking system     500 500
Premium 1 Package 4,139 2,372    
Rear Seat Package 409      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 865 865
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Sport Package 0      
Wheel Package 0      
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669   500 500
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Sport Line     1,910 1,545
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Heated front seats     455 455
Sunshade, rear, power     320 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090
Semi-automated parking system     455 455
Options (change) 12,640 8,920 13,650 13,250
Options (change) 11,756 8,297 12,420 12,055
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $70,615 $99,095 $55,075 $60,175
Total Invoice $65,734 $92,340 $50,785 $55,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,403
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelE-ClassE-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimE550E63 AMG428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$70,615$99,095$55,075$60,175
Adjustments for Features-2,800-2,725-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,815$96,370$53,925$60,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,555$0$6,250
Total Invoice$65,734$92,340$50,785$55,480
Adjustments for Features-2,606-2,539-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,128$89,801$49,725$55,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,673$0$5,755

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelE-ClassE-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimE550E63 AMG428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler $200  
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 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,175$7,100$5,525$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$2,725$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,606-2,539-1,0600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelE-Class4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in110.6 in
Length191.7 in182.6 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height57.7 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171566%
Total Not Requested90034%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
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%

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