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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: $86,195

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $19,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,955

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $18,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelS-ClassS-Class4-Series
TrimS550S63 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $74,200
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $68,945
Premium 1 Package 4,500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 2,550
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950  
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515  
Around view cameras 900 900  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700
Executive Package     2,800
LED headlights     1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Semi-automated parking system     500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Wood trim     0
Premium 1 Package 4,185    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 2,325
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884  
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409  
Around view cameras 837 837  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   658  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545
Executive Package     2,550
LED headlights     1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Semi-automated parking system     455
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 12,315 8,515 11,000
Options (change) 11,454 7,927 10,015
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $106,140 $148,940 $86,195
Total Invoice $98,776 $138,587 $79,955

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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: $21,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,175
Model Year201420142016
ModelS-ClassS-Class4-Series
TrimS550S63 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine449hp V8577hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20255/40-18
Total Price$106,140$148,940$86,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,140$147,340$84,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,200$0
Total Invoice$98,776$138,587$79,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,489-1,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,776$137,098$78,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,322$0

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

Model Year201420142016
ModelS-ClassS-Class4-Series
TrimS550S63 AMGM4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$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$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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 
Metal pedals $75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,815$12,415$12,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,489-1,354

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

Model Year20142016
ModelS-Class4-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length206.5 in182.6 in
Width74.8 in71.9 in
Height58.7 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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