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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,995

BMW X4 xDrive28i   
Difference: $55,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,080

BMW X4 xDrive28i   
Difference: $51,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelSLSLSLX4X4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $44,700 $48,000
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $41,805 $44,840
Premium 1 Package 3,850        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170      
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Wood trim   0 0    
M Sport Package       2,300 1,900
Driver Assistance Package       700 700
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Premium Package       2,200 2,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,900 1,900
Premium 1 Package 3,580        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088      
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139    
Wood trim   0 0    
M Sport Package       2,095 1,730
Driver Assistance Package       635 635
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Premium Package       2,000 2,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,730 1,730
Options (change) 7,320 3,470 2,300 11,300 10,900
Options (change) 6,807 3,227 2,139 10,280 9,915
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $112,095 $145,995 $204,525 $56,995 $59,895
Total Invoice $104,400 $136,018 $190,452 $53,080 $55,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X4 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,583
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelSLSLSLX4X4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10205, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$112,095$145,995$204,525$56,995$59,895
Adjustments for Features-6,160-6,160-7,21000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,935$139,835$197,315$56,995$59,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,900$91,380$0$2,900
Total Invoice$104,400$136,018$190,452$53,080$55,750
Adjustments for Features-5,737-5,739-6,71400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,663$130,279$183,738$53,080$55,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,616$85,075$0$2,670

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X4

Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelSLSLSLX4X4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer$350 $350  
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Roof rails   $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
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$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$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,700$17,700$18,750$11,540$11,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,160$6,160$7,210$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,737-5,739-6,71400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X4

Model Year20112015
ModelSLX4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in110.6 in
Length180.4 in184.3 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height51.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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