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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: $74,195

BMW 4-Series M440i   
Difference: $87,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelS-ClassS-Class4-Series
TrimS600S65 AMGM440i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $158,050 $209,000 $58,500
Active Driving Assistant     500
Premium Package     2,000
Executive Package     2,100
Luxury Package     1,450
Individual Extended Merino Leather     4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Blind spot warning system     500
Track Handling Package     1,700
Run-flat tire delete     0
Sunshade, rear, power     350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     350
Active Driving Assistant     460
Premium Package     1,840
Executive Package     1,930
Luxury Package     1,335
Individual Extended Merino Leather     3,680
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505
Blind spot warning system     460
Track Handling Package     1,565
Run-flat tire delete     0
Sunshade, rear, power     320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     320
Options (change) 0 0 14,700
Options (change) 0 0 13,520
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $161,525 $211,975 $74,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M440i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,285
Model Year201120112021
ModelS-ClassS-Class4-Series
TrimS600S65 AMGM440i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine510hp V12621hp V12382hp I6 H
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 151200, 15600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-20225/45-18
Total Price$161,525$211,975$74,195
Adjustments for Features-8,225-8,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$153,300$203,750$74,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$50,450$0

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

Model Year201120112021
ModelS-ClassS-Class4-Series
TrimS600S65 AMGM440i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Night vision$1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$18,840$18,840$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,225$8,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,662-7,6570

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

Model Year20112021
ModelS-Class4-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length206.5 in187.9 in
Width73.7 in72.9 in
Height58.0 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,579 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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