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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: $77,845 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $76,000 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | M3 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $68,750 | $152,850 | $222,000 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | ||
| App support | 250 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | ||
| App support | 230 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,500 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,920 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $77,845 | $153,845 | $224,295 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,615 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,037 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | M3 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $77,845 | $153,845 | $224,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -13,385 | -17,485 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $77,845 | $140,460 | $206,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $66,350 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | M3 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 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 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 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 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $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 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| 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 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $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 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $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 | $3,240 | $16,625 | $20,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $13,385 | $17,485 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -87 | -179 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1415 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 14% |
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