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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $62,520 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $91,255 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $57,225 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $85,851 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | M3 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $56,600 | $151,350 | $219,850 |
| Base Invoice | $51,685 | $140,756 | $204,461 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 400 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,500 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 365 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 635 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,395 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 4,225 | 1,500 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,845 | 1,395 | 0 |
| Destination | 695 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $62,520 | $153,775 | $222,075 |
| Total Invoice | $57,225 | $143,076 | $206,686 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,200 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,122 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | M3 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 333hp I6 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $62,520 | $153,775 | $222,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -19,055 | -23,155 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,520 | $134,720 | $198,920 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $64,200 |
| Total Invoice | $57,225 | $143,076 | $206,686 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -17,729 | -21,550 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $57,225 | $125,347 | $185,136 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $59,789 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | M3 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,085 | $25,140 | $29,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $19,055 | $23,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -17,729 | -21,550 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 176.7 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 54.0 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,561 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.5 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 45.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.7 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.7 | 13.5 ft3 |
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