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

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

Lowest Total Price: $46,095

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $17,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,120

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $16,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelR-Class4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimR350428i435iM4
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,240 $40,750 $46,250 $64,200
Base Invoice $46,537 $38,170 $43,230 $59,745
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Premium 2 Package 6,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Heated front seats 750      
Heated steering wheel 225      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150  
Cold Weather Package   700 700  
Driver Assistance Package   950 950  
Executive Package       4,000
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Premium 2 Package 5,627      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Heated front seats 698      
Heated steering wheel 209      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955  
Cold Weather Package   635 635  
Driver Assistance Package   865 865  
Executive Package       3,640
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 12,730 4,350 4,350 4,550
Options (change) 11,841 3,955 3,955 4,140
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $63,845 $46,095 $51,595 $69,745
Total Invoice $59,253 $43,120 $48,180 $64,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,031
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelR-Class4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimR350428i435iM4
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$63,845$46,095$51,595$69,745
Adjustments for Features-6,57500-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,270$46,095$51,595$67,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500$21,225
Total Invoice$59,253$43,120$48,180$64,880
Adjustments for Features-6,10200-2,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,151$43,120$48,180$62,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,060$19,504

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

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelR-Class4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimR350428i435iM4
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$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
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$10,715$4,140$4,140$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,575$0$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,10200-2,256

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

Model Year20112015
ModelR-Class4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in110.6 in
Length203.0 in182.6 in
Width77.1 in71.9 in
Height65.4 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested204062%
Total Not Requested122538%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

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