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

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

Lowest Total Price: $88,195

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $55,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,660

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $51,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSL4-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $139,050 $76,200
Base Invoice $129,316 $71,545
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 750
Wood trim 0 0
Full Merino Leather   2,550
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Competition Package   4,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 690
Wood trim 0 0
Full Merino Leather   2,345
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Competition Package   3,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 1,170 11,000
Options (change) 1,088 10,120
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $143,695 $88,195
Total Invoice $133,879 $82,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,705
Model Year20112018
ModelSL4-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine518hp V8444hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/30-20
Total Price$143,695$88,195
Adjustments for Features-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,070$88,195
Total Invoice$133,879$82,660
Adjustments for Features-1,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,365$82,660

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

Model Year20112018
ModelSL4-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers, alternate color $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$9,125$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5140

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

Model Year20112018
ModelSL4-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.8 in110.6 in
Length180.4 in182.6 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height51.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.0 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%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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