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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: $96,825

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $67,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelSLSL4-Series
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65M4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $151,350 $219,850 $77,650
Black exterior trim (optional) 750 750  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000 1,000  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,500 1,500 1,080
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950 8,150
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Active Driving Assistant     500
Executive Package     2,100
Full Merino Leather     2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Apple CarPlay support     300
Blind spot warning system     500
Neck-level heating, front seats     500
255/35YR19     1,200
Black exterior trim (optional) 698 698  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930 930  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,395 1,395 995
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 7,500
Obstacle detection, rear     690
Active Driving Assistant     460
Executive Package     1,930
Full Merino Leather     2,345
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505
Apple CarPlay support     375
Blind spot warning system     460
Neck-level heating, front seats     460
255/35YR19     1,105
Options (change) 12,200 12,200 18,180
Options (change) 11,347 11,347 16,825
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $164,475 $234,275 $96,825

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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: $60,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,064
Model Year201720172020
ModelSLSL4-Series
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65M4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine577hp V8621hp V12425hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$164,475$234,275$96,825
Adjustments for Features-7,485-11,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$156,990$222,690$96,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$65,700$0

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

Model Year201720172020
ModelSLSL4-Series
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65M4
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
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$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400 
Pedestrian detection $50$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 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
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 
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$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,025$17,125$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,485$11,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,964-10,7820

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

Model Year20172020
ModelSL4-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.7 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in182.6 in
Width73.9 in71.9 in
Height51.2 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.4,051 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-450No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1250156%
Total Not Requested-450-56%

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