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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: $80,735

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $156,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimAMG S65M4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $234,050 $71,800
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700  
Active Driving Assistant   500
Executive Package   2,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Full Merino Leather   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated steering wheel   190
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651  
Active Driving Assistant   460
Executive Package   1,930
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Full Merino Leather   3,220
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated steering wheel   175
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 700 7,940
Options (change) 651 7,300
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $237,375 $80,735

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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: $142,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $199,571
Model Year20162021
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimAMG S65M4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine621hp V12473hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20275/40-18
Total Price$237,375$80,735
Adjustments for Features-14,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$223,325$80,735

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

Model Year20162021
ModelS-Class4-Series
TrimAMG S65M4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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
Animal detection, night$50 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather headliner$1000 
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$19,240$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,0770

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

Model Year20162021
ModelS-Class4-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in112.2 in
Length197.9 in187.9 in
Width74.7 in72.9 in
Height55.8 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,903 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume10.4 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%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%
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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