Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2015

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $84,495

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $64,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,390

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $59,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimS600M4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $144,200 $72,500
Base Invoice $134,106 $67,380
iPod integration 425  
Executive Package   3,500
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   500
iPod integration 395  
Executive Package   3,185
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Wood trim   0
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 425 11,000
Options (change) 395 10,015
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $148,500 $84,495
Total Invoice $138,376 $78,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,284
Model Year20082015
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimS600M4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine510hp V12425hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$148,500$84,495
Adjustments for Features-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$145,600$84,495
Total Invoice$138,376$78,390
Adjustments for Features-2,7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$135,674$78,390

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

Model Year20082015
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimS600M4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$17,140$14,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7020

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

Model Year20082015
ModelS-Class4-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length205.0 in182.6 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.4,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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