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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,895

BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i   
Difference: $56,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,300

BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i   
Difference: $52,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelSLSL4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimSL550SL63 AMG428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $40,300 $45,800
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $37,755 $42,815
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180    
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300    
Wood trim   0    
Sport Line     2,100 1,700
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097    
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139    
Wood trim   0    
Sport Line     1,910 1,545
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 11,600 11,200
Options (change) 3,236 3,236 10,550 10,185
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $109,305 $147,395 $52,895 $57,995
Total Invoice $101,806 $137,320 $49,300 $53,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,603
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelSLSL4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimSL550SL63 AMG428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$109,305$147,395$52,895$57,995
Adjustments for Features-8,485-9,53500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,820$137,860$52,895$57,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$5,100
Total Invoice$101,806$137,320$49,300$53,995
Adjustments for Features-7,903-8,88300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,903$128,437$49,300$53,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,534$0$4,695

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelSLSL4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimSL550SL63 AMG428i435i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,275$17,325$7,790$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,485$9,535$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,903-8,88300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year20122015
ModelSL4-Series Gran Coupe
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in111.0 in
Length180.4 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in71.8 in
Height51.1 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,611 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft345.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 4-Series Gran Coupe 435i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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%

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