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

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

Lowest Total Price: $77,355

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $24,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,475

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $23,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009200920092009
Model3-SeriesSLSLSLSL
TrimM3SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,050 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $61,865 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Navigation system 2,100        
Premium Package 1,350        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Wood trim 0     0 0
iPod integration 400        
Heated front seats 500        
Leather door panel trim 1,100        
Obstacle detection, rear 380 1,140   1,140  
Rear spoiler 0        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Navigation system 1,910        
Premium Package 1,230        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Wood trim 0     0 0
iPod integration 365        
Heated front seats 455        
Leather door panel trim 1,000        
Obstacle detection, rear 345 1,060   1,060  
Rear spoiler 0        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Options (change) 7,730 1,140 0 1,140 0
Options (change) 7,035 1,060 0 1,060 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $77,355 $101,815 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175
Total Invoice $71,475 $94,840 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546

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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: $18,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,125
Model Year20102009200920092009
Model3-SeriesSLSLSLSL
TrimM3SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine414hp V8382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$77,355$101,815$142,575$139,615$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,625-7,925-6,975-8,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,355$96,190$134,650$132,640$190,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$71,475$94,840$132,838$130,085$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-5,240-7,384-6,499-7,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,475$89,600$125,454$123,586$177,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,854$33,986$87,473

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

Model Year20102009200920092009
Model3-SeriesSLSLSLSL
TrimM3SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Rear spoiler$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,200$8,825$11,125$10,175$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625$7,925$6,975$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,240-7,384-6,499-7,473

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

Model Year20102009
Model3-SeriesSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in100.8 in
Length180.6 in180.4 in
Width70.2 in71.5 in
Height54.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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