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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,845

BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 330i   
Difference: $56,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,825

BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 330i   
Difference: $51,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoSLSL
Trim330i340iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,850 $50,700 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $42,390 $47,830 $96,395 $130,609
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Convenience Tier 850      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,180 1,180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 1,565 1,565    
Convenience Tier 780      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 1,097 1,097
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 7,000 6,150 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 6,440 5,660 3,236 3,236
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $52,845 $57,845 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $49,825 $54,485 $101,806 $137,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,461
Model Year2018201820122012
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoSLSL
Trim330i340iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4320hp I6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,845$57,845$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,000-8,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,845$57,595$102,305$139,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$37,040
Total Invoice$49,825$54,485$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-235-6,520-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,825$54,250$95,286$129,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,425$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201820122012
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoSLSL
Trim330i340iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
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  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
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$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 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,950$11,200$17,950$19,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,000$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-6,520-7,500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
Model3-Series Gran TurismoSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.0 in100.8 in
Length190.0 in180.4 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height59.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 330i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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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