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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: $55,645 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||||
| Difference: $33,550 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $43,200 | $49,100 | $88,200 | $112,300 | $152,850 | $222,000 |
| Sport Package | 1,200 | 1,300 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 1,550 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||||
| HD radio | 500 | 500 | ||||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,090 | 1,185 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 1,410 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | ||||
| HD radio | 450 | 450 | ||||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | 2,135 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,670 | 10,770 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 10,560 | 9,745 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $55,645 | $60,645 | $89,195 | $113,295 | $153,845 | $224,295 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,100 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,178 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 13 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $55,645 | $60,645 | $89,195 | $113,295 | $153,845 | $224,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -350 | -6,450 | -9,500 | -14,325 | -18,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,645 | $60,295 | $82,745 | $103,795 | $139,520 | $205,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,650 | $0 | $21,050 | $56,775 | $123,125 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,365 | $3,715 | $9,815 | $12,865 | $17,690 | $21,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $350 | $6,450 | $9,500 | $14,325 | $18,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -321 | -72 | -83 | -93 | -189 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 180.6 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,793 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 12% |
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