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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $112,445

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $49,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $104,130

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $46,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,100 $149,700
Base Invoice $87,250 $139,221
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0 0
Night vision 2,300 2,260
Ceramic brake rotors 9,250 8,950
265/35ZR20 1,300  
6-speed manual 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0 0
Night vision 2,095 2,102
Ceramic brake rotors 8,420 8,324
265/35ZR20 1,185  
6-speed manual 0  
Options (change) 16,350 11,210
Options (change) 14,885 10,426
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $112,445 $161,835
Total Invoice $104,130 $150,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,989
Model Year20162016
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine560hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$112,445$161,835
Adjustments for Features0-12,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,445$149,525
Total Invoice$104,130$150,572
Adjustments for Features0-11,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,130$139,119

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162016
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$16,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,453

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162016
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in101.8 in
Length193.4 in181.8 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,354 lb.4,068 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.413.5 ft3

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