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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: $63,375

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $36,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,420

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $34,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS65 AMG428i435i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $209,000 $48,750 $54,900
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $194,370 $45,030 $50,690
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950   950 950
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630        
Heated steering wheel 490 490 0 0    
Sport Line         1,950 1,550
Driver Assistance Plus         1,900 1,900
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package         1,050 1,050
Premium Package         2,200 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200
Semi-automated parking system         500 500
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744   865 865
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376        
Heated steering wheel 456 456 0 0    
Sport Line         1,775 1,410
Driver Assistance Plus         1,730 1,730
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package         955 955
Premium Package         2,000 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical         910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,090 1,090
Semi-automated parking system         455 455
Options (change) 7,070 7,070 2,950 0 13,700 12,050
Options (change) 6,576 6,576 2,744 0 12,465 10,965
Destination 875 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $99,945 $102,595 $142,825 $211,975 $63,375 $67,875
Total Invoice $93,081 $95,546 $132,959 $197,345 $58,420 $62,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,187
Model Year201120112011201120142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS65 AMG428i435i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8621hp V12240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 15205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$99,945$102,595$142,825$211,975$63,375$67,875
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,950-8,825-3,825-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,945$102,495$138,875$203,150$59,550$64,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$38,930$103,205$0$4,500
Total Invoice$93,081$95,546$132,959$197,345$58,420$62,580
Adjustments for Features0-93-3,677-8,216-3,526-3,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,081$95,453$129,282$189,129$54,894$59,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$36,201$96,048$0$4,159

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

Model Year201120112011201120142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS65 AMG428i435i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$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  
Wind blocker    $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Night vision   $1750  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$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  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Sunroof$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  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$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  
Media drive    $15$15
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Text dictation    $50$50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200  
Door sill trim plates$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  
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  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats   $150  
Metal pedals  $75   
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$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$10,490$10,590$14,440$19,315$14,315$14,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,950$8,825$3,825$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-3,677-8,216-3,526-3,527

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

Model Year20112014
ModelS-Class4-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length206.5 in182.6 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,966 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.413.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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 S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Navigation system
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?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Navigation system
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?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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