Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2021

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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: $78,635

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $125,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimS65 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $198,950 $71,800
iPod integration 425  
Heated steering wheel 470 190
Full Merino Leather   3,500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Blind spot warning system   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
iPod integration 395  
Heated steering wheel 437 175
Full Merino Leather   3,220
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Blind spot warning system   460
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Options (change) 895 5,840
Options (change) 832 5,370
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $203,720 $78,635

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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: $114,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173,098
Model Year20092021
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimS65 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine604hp V12473hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20275/40-18
Total Price$203,720$78,635
Adjustments for Features-11,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$192,695$78,635

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

Model Year20092021
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimS65 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
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 rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
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
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
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 
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 
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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,365$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,2680

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

Model Year20092021
ModelS-Class4-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length205.0 in187.9 in
Width73.7 in72.9 in
Height58.0 in54.6 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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