| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $60,725 BMW 4-Series 428i | ||||
| Difference: $48,580 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $56,005 BMW 4-Series 428i | ||||
| Difference: $45,801 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | SL | 4-Series | 4-Series |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | 428i | 435i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $103,650 | $140,440 | $48,750 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $96,395 | $130,609 | $45,030 | $50,690 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,180 | 1,180 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Sport Line | 1,950 | 1,550 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,050 | 1,050 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 950 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| 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 | 1,775 | 1,410 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 955 | 955 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 865 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | 910 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,480 | 3,480 | 11,050 | 9,400 |
| Options (change) | 3,236 | 3,236 | 10,050 | 8,550 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $109,305 | $147,395 | $60,725 | $65,225 |
| Total Invoice | $101,806 | $137,320 | $56,005 | $60,165 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 4-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,755 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,170 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | SL | 4-Series | 4-Series |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | 428i | 435i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $109,305 | $147,395 | $60,725 | $65,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,825 | -3,875 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $106,480 | $143,520 | $60,725 | $65,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,040 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Total Invoice | $101,806 | $137,320 | $56,005 | $60,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,631 | -3,610 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $99,175 | $133,710 | $56,005 | $60,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,535 | $0 | $4,160 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 4-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | SL | 4-Series | 4-Series |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | 428i | 435i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| 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 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 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 | $9,825 | $10,875 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,825 | $3,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,631 | -3,610 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 4-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | 4-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 182.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 54.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,966 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 49.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 15% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 31% |
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