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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: $51,575

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $60,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,585

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $56,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950      
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Premium 1 Package         3,850    
Obstacle detection, rear         1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control         2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim           0 0
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865      
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Premium 1 Package         3,580    
Obstacle detection, rear         1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control         2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 13,350 13,350 10,750 10,750 7,320 3,470 2,300
Options (change) 12,165 12,165 9,795 9,795 6,807 3,227 2,139
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $51,575 $52,875 $55,075 $61,575 $112,095 $145,995 $204,525
Total Invoice $47,585 $48,780 $50,830 $56,810 $104,400 $136,018 $190,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,387
Model Year2014201420142014201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,575$52,875$55,075$61,575$112,095$145,995$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-11,350-11,350-12,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,575$51,425$54,775$60,100$100,745$134,645$192,125
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$33,900$91,380
Total Invoice$47,585$48,780$50,830$56,810$104,400$136,018$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,338-277-1,361-10,571-10,574-11,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,585$47,442$50,553$55,449$93,829$125,444$178,905
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$3,111$8,007$0$31,615$85,076

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

Model Year2014201420142014201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Body kit     $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)      $300
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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 $150
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,500$7,950$6,800$7,975$17,850$17,850$18,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$11,350$11,350$12,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338-277-1,361-10,571-10,574-11,547

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

Model Year20142011
Model3-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in100.8 in
Length182.5 in180.4 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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