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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,295

BMW X4 xDrive28i   
Difference: $44,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,850

BMW X4 xDrive28i   
Difference: $41,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX4X4
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $45,550 $58,100
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $43,040 $54,715
Premium III Package 4,990          
Rear Seat Package 2,950 2,950        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880     1,900 1,200
Heated steering wheel 470 470   470    
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
M Sport Package         2,300  
Driver Assistance Package         700  
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Text dictation         0  
Premium Package         2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700 700
Heated front seats         500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000  
Semi-automated parking system         500  
Cold Weather Package           950
Driver Assistance Plus           2,100
Rearview camera           400
Premium III Package 4,641          
Rear Seat Package 2,744 2,744        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678 2,678     1,750 1,105
Heated steering wheel 437 437   437    
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
M Sport Package         2,115  
Driver Assistance Package         645  
Navigation system         1,795 1,795
Text dictation         0  
Premium Package         2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645 645
Heated front seats         460  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920  
Semi-automated parking system         460  
Cold Weather Package           875
Driver Assistance Plus           1,935
Rearview camera           370
Options (change) 11,715 6,725 425 895 11,750 7,300
Options (change) 10,895 6,254 395 832 10,815 6,725
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $102,940 $141,950 $151,750 $203,720 $58,295 $66,395
Total Invoice $95,866 $132,285 $141,399 $189,731 $54,850 $62,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X4 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,422
Model Year200920092009200920172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX4X4
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12240hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$102,940$141,950$151,750$203,720$58,295$66,395
Adjustments for Features-2,785-4,585-7,135-7,1600-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,155$137,365$144,615$196,560$58,295$65,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,210$44,460$96,405$0$6,825
Total Invoice$95,866$132,285$141,399$189,731$54,850$62,435
Adjustments for Features-2,594-4,273-6,648-6,6680-1,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,272$128,012$134,751$183,063$54,850$61,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,740$41,479$89,791$0$6,386

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X4

Model Year200920092009200920172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX4X4
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 $200
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision$1750 $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Text dictation    $50 
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$13,465$15,265$17,815$17,840$10,680$11,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$4,585$7,135$7,160$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,594-4,273-6,648-6,6680-1,199

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X4

Model Year20092017
ModelS-ClassX4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in110.6 in
Length205.0 in184.3 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested135032%
Total Not Requested285068%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires200No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested125076%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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