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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,445

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $4,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,675

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $3,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelM-ClassM-Class4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimML350ML500430i440iM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $42,150 $48,500 $66,200
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $39,880 $45,785 $62,245
Sunroof 1,390 1,290     0
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450      
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 2,200    
Lighting Package 890 890      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 700 700 700
Heated front seats 690   500 500  
Satellite radio 500 500      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750      
Proximity key   1,080      
Navigation system     1,950 1,950  
Luxury Package     0 0  
Driver Assistance Package     950 950  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 0
Executive Package         3,600
Wood trim         0
Sunroof 1,293 1,200     0
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349      
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 2,025    
Lighting Package 828 828      
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 645 645 645
Heated front seats 642   460 460  
Satellite radio 465 465      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698      
Proximity key   1,004      
Navigation system     1,795 1,795  
Luxury Package     0 0  
Driver Assistance Package     875 875  
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 0
Executive Package         3,310
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 13,260 11,150 6,300 5,550 4,300
Options (change) 12,335 10,372 5,800 5,110 3,955
Destination 775 775 995 995 995
Total Price $53,785 $60,425 $49,445 $55,045 $71,495
Total Invoice $50,078 $56,252 $46,675 $51,890 $67,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 430i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,671
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelM-ClassM-Class4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimML350ML500430i440iM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$53,785$60,425$49,445$55,045$71,495
Adjustments for Features-1,860-2,1350-250-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,925$58,290$49,445$54,795$70,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$5,350$21,425
Total Invoice$50,078$56,252$46,675$51,890$67,195
Adjustments for Features-1,732-1,9880-236-587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,346$54,264$46,675$51,654$66,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$4,979$19,933

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

Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelM-ClassM-Class4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimML350ML500430i440iM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Text dictation    $50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,490$6,765$4,630$4,880$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$2,135$0$250$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,732-1,9880-236-587

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

Model Year20062017
ModelM-Class4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in182.6 in
Width75.2 in71.9 in
Height69.8 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested-45033%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

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