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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: $92,845

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $64,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,985

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $60,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelSLSL4-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $72,500
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $67,380
Wood trim 0 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950 8,150
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900
Executive Package     3,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Semi-automated parking system     500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
255/35YR19     1,200
Wood trim 0 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 7,415
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730
Executive Package     3,185
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Semi-automated parking system     455
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
255/35YR19     1,090
Options (change) 8,950 9,950 19,350
Options (change) 8,324 9,254 17,610
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $157,175 $226,675 $92,845
Total Invoice $146,238 $210,964 $85,985

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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: $59,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,415
Model Year201420142015
ModelSLSL4-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine530hp V8621hp V12425hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$157,175$226,675$92,845
Adjustments for Features-5,200-11,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$151,975$214,875$92,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$62,900$0
Total Invoice$146,238$210,964$85,985
Adjustments for Features-4,838-10,9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$141,400$199,982$85,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$58,582$0

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

Model Year201420142015
ModelSLSL4-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGM4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, power small$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Night vision $1750 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
iPod integration$100$100 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather headliner $1000 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,275$17,875$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$11,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,838-10,9820

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

Model Year20142015
ModelSL4-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.8 in110.6 in
Length181.8 in182.6 in
Width73.9 in71.9 in
Height51.8 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 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
8.5 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

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