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BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,945

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $56,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,525

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $52,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
Model2-Series2-SeriesSLSL
Trim228iM235iSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,650 $48,750 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $36,240 $45,530 $96,395 $130,609
Track Handling Package 2,300      
Premium Package 2,250      
Technology Package 1,950 1,950    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Wood trim 350 0   0
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180 1,180
Track Handling Package 2,095      
Premium Package 2,050      
Technology Package 1,775 1,775    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Wood trim 320 0   0
Heated front seats 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,410 1,410    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097 1,097
Options (change) 11,300 5,500 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 10,290 5,005 1,097 1,097
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $50,945 $55,245 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $47,525 $51,530 $99,667 $135,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,040
Model Year2016201620122012
Model2-Series2-SeriesSLSL
Trim228iM235iSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4320hp I6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,945$55,245$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features-1250-7,750-8,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,820$55,245$99,255$136,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,425$0$37,040
Total Invoice$47,525$51,530$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features-1170-7,219-8,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,408$51,530$92,448$126,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,122$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201620122012
Model2-Series2-SeriesSLSL
Trim228iM235iSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $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
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,700$8,575$16,325$17,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$7,750$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1170-7,219-8,199

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162012
Model2-SeriesSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.9 in100.8 in
Length174.9 in180.4 in
Width69.4 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,626 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.810.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested190583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Technology Package
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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