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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: $57,795

BMW X4 xDrive28i   
Difference: $54,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,390

BMW X4 xDrive28i   
Difference: $50,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelSLSLSLX4X4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $45,550 $58,100
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $43,040 $54,715
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  
Driver Assistance Package       700  
Navigation system       1,950 1,950
Text dictation       0 0
Premium Package       2,200  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700
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       2,115  
Driver Assistance Package       645  
Navigation system       1,795 1,795
Text dictation       0 0
Premium Package       2,025  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       920  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645 645
Heated front seats       460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,750 1,750
Options (change) 7,320 3,470 2,300 11,250 5,050
Options (change) 6,807 3,227 2,139 10,355 4,650
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $112,095 $145,995 $204,525 $57,795 $64,145
Total Invoice $104,400 $136,018 $190,452 $54,390 $60,360

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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: $48,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,273
Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelSLSLSLX4X4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28iM40i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12240hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10205, 9600, 16
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$57,795$64,145
Adjustments for Features-6,160-6,160-7,2100-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,935$139,835$197,315$57,795$64,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,900$91,380$0$6,325
Total Invoice$104,400$136,018$190,452$54,390$60,360
Adjustments for Features-5,737-5,739-6,7140-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,663$130,279$183,738$54,390$60,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,616$85,075$0$5,946

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X4

Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelSLSLSLX4X4
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28iM40i
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
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 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
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 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
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  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Text dictation   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Aluminum trim    $100
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  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
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
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$18,025$18,025$19,075$11,865$11,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,160$6,160$7,210$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,737-5,739-6,7140-24

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X4

Model Year20112017
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 seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires200No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
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 M40i

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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