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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: $77,875

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $27,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,975

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009200920092009
Model3-SeriesSLSLSLSL
TrimM3SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,550 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $62,345 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Convenience Package 2,900        
Premium Package 1,350        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Rear spoiler 0        
Leather door panel trim 1,100        
Heated front seats 500        
Wood trim 0     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Premium I Package   3,750      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140   1,140  
Convenience Package 2,640        
Premium Package 1,230        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Rear spoiler 0        
Leather door panel trim 1,000        
Heated front seats 455        
Wood trim 0     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910        
Premium I Package   3,488      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060   1,060  
Options (change) 7,750 4,890 0 1,140 0
Options (change) 7,055 4,548 0 1,060 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $77,875 $105,565 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175
Total Invoice $71,975 $98,328 $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: $21,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,531
Model Year20112009200920092009
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)180, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$77,875$105,565$142,575$139,615$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,250-7,200-6,250-7,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,875$99,315$135,375$133,365$190,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,060$34,050$91,560
Total Invoice$71,975$98,328$132,838$130,085$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-5,822-6,708-5,823-6,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,975$92,506$126,130$124,262$177,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,624$31,756$85,242

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

Model Year20112009200920092009
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 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25    
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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Rear spoiler$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
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 $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 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,425$9,675$10,625$9,675$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,250$7,200$6,250$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,822-6,708-5,823-6,798

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

Model Year20112009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested131591%
Total Not Requested1259%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested47561%
Total Not Requested30039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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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