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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,075

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $50,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,420

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $47,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class2-Series2-Series
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS65 AMG228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $210,900 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $196,137 $29,710 $39,830
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630 3,630        
Heated steering wheel 490 490 490 0 0    
Power front sport seats           0  
Sport Line           2,300  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0  
Driver Assistance Plus Package           700 700
Driver Assistance Package           950 950
Technology Package           2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package           700 550
Dynamic Handling Package           1,000  
Premium Package           4,050 2,300
Xenon HID headlights           900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550 550
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
Wood trim           0 0
Semi-automated parking system           500 500
Sunroof             0
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376 3,376        
Heated steering wheel 456 456 456 0 0    
Power front sport seats           0  
Sport Line           2,095  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0  
Driver Assistance Plus Package           635 635
Driver Assistance Package           865 865
Technology Package           1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package           635 500
Dynamic Handling Package           910  
Premium Package           3,685 2,095
Xenon HID headlights           820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           500 500
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
Wood trim           0 0
Semi-automated parking system           455 455
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 4,120 4,120 4,120 0 0 14,050 7,950
Options (change) 3,832 3,832 3,832 0 0 12,785 7,235
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $97,845 $98,545 $100,495 $141,175 $213,875 $47,075 $51,975
Total Invoice $91,128 $91,779 $93,592 $131,424 $199,112 $43,420 $47,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,911
Model Year2012201220122012201220142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class2-Series2-Series
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS65 AMG228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8621hp V12240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 15?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$97,845$98,545$100,495$141,175$213,875$47,075$51,975
Adjustments for Features-3,150-4,850-3,100-6,950-14,300-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,695$93,695$97,395$134,225$199,575$47,000$51,975
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,700$40,530$105,880$0$4,975
Total Invoice$91,128$91,779$93,592$131,424$199,112$43,420$47,990
Adjustments for Features-2,934-4,517-2,887-6,470-13,313-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,194$87,262$90,705$124,954$185,799$43,351$47,990
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,443$37,692$98,537$0$4,639

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2012201220122012201220142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class2-Series2-Series
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS65 AMG228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0$0
AWD $1700     
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app     $25$25
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150  
Blind spot warning system    $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150  
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Night vision    $1750  
Pedestrian detection     $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat     $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Second-row low console     $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150 $150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Body kit   $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200  
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200  
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive     $15$15
S Voice support     $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Text dictation     $50$50
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats    $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats    $150  
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75  
Power recliner, second row seats    $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,615$12,315$10,565$14,415$21,765$7,540$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$4,850$3,100$6,950$14,300$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,934-4,517-2,887-6,470-13,313-690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelS-Class2-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in105.9 in
Length206.5 in174.5 in
Width73.7 in69.8 in
Height58.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested375591%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested205585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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