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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: $88,845

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $51,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimS63 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $138,000 $77,650
Executive Package   2,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Full Merino Leather   2,550
Competition Package   4,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Executive Package   1,930
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Full Merino Leather   2,345
Competition Package   3,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 0 10,200
Options (change) 0 9,380
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $139,875 $88,845

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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: $52,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119,776
Model Year20112020
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimS63 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine536hp V8444hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20265/30-20
Total Price$139,875$88,845
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,875$87,870

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

Model Year20112020
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimS63 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Around view cameras $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $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$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers, alternate color $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
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 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,315$15,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116

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

Model Year20112020
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 Weight4,741 lb.4,057 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
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested130079%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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