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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: $77,705

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,790

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
Model3-SeriesSLSLSL
TrimM3SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,050 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $61,865 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Premium Package 1,350      
Navigation system 2,100      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Wood trim 0   0 0
Leather door panel trim 1,100      
HD radio 350      
Heated front seats 500      
iPod integration 400      
Obstacle detection, rear 380 1,170 1,170  
Rear spoiler 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Premium Package 1,230      
Navigation system 1,910      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Wood trim 0   0 0
Leather door panel trim 1,000      
HD radio 315      
Heated front seats 455      
iPod integration 365      
Obstacle detection, rear 345 1,088 1,088  
Rear spoiler 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Options (change) 8,080 1,170 1,170 0
Options (change) 7,350 1,088 1,088 0
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $77,705 $105,945 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $71,790 $98,681 $133,879 $188,313

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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: $22,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,628
Model Year2010201120112011
Model3-SeriesSLSLSL
TrimM3SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine414hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$77,705$105,945$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,650-7,000-8,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,705$100,295$136,695$194,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$71,790$98,681$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-5,263-6,522-7,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,790$93,418$127,357$180,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,939$87,399

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

Model Year2010201120112011
Model3-SeriesSLSLSL
TrimM3SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats $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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $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$3,175$8,825$10,175$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,650$7,000$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,263-6,522-7,496

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

Model Year20102011
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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