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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: $57,925

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $71,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,375

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $67,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65428i435i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $122,750 $164,750 $236,250 $40,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $114,158 $153,218 $219,713 $37,440 $42,500
Premium Package 3,500     2,200 2,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250 950 950
Black exterior trim (optional)   750 750    
Technology Package       3,150 3,150
Sport Line       2,100 1,700
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Driver Assistance Plus       1,900 1,900
LED headlights       1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Semi-automated parking system       500 500
Sunshade, rear, power       350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Premium Package 3,255     2,000 2,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093 865 865
Black exterior trim (optional)   698 698    
Technology Package       2,865 2,865
Sport Line       1,910 1,545
Cold Weather Package       635 635
Driver Assistance Plus       1,730 1,730
LED headlights       1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,090 1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Semi-automated parking system       455 455
Sunshade, rear, power       320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 5,750 3,000 3,000 16,500 16,100
Options (change) 5,348 2,791 2,791 15,010 14,645
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $129,425 $168,675 $241,875 $57,925 $63,025
Total Invoice $120,431 $156,934 $225,129 $53,375 $58,070

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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: $64,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,067
Model Year20172017201720142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65428i435i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T7T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$129,425$168,675$241,875$57,925$63,025
Adjustments for Features-8,650-9,300-16,200-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,775$159,375$225,675$56,775$63,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,600$104,900$0$6,250
Total Invoice$120,431$156,934$225,129$53,375$58,070
Adjustments for Features-8,049-8,653-15,078-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,382$148,281$210,051$52,315$58,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,899$97,669$0$5,755

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

Model Year20172017201720142014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class4-Series4-Series
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65428i435i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Animal detection, night  $50  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Night vision  $1750  
Pedestrian detection, night  $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250$250  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200$200  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Text dictation   $50$50
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents  $0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000  
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,615$14,265$21,165$6,115$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,650$9,300$16,200$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,049-8,653-15,078-1,0600

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

Model Year20172014
ModelS-Class4-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in110.6 in
Length197.9 in182.6 in
Width74.7 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,565 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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