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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: $83,995

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $61,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,935

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $57,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelSL4-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $140,440 $72,500
Base Invoice $130,609 $67,380
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   3,500
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   3,185
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,180 10,500
Options (change) 1,097 9,560
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $145,095 $83,995
Total Invoice $135,181 $77,935

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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: $58,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,894
Model Year20122015
ModelSL4-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine518hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$145,095$83,995
Adjustments for Features-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,570$83,995
Total Invoice$135,181$77,935
Adjustments for Features-2,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,829$77,935

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

Model Year20122015
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
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 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$8,900$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3520

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

Model Year20122015
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.4,110 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

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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