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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: $51,575 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||||
| Difference: $57,730 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $47,585 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||||
| Difference: $54,221 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | SL550 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $37,300 | $38,600 | $43,400 | $49,900 | $103,650 | $140,440 |
| Base Invoice | $34,495 | $35,690 | $40,110 | $46,090 | $96,395 | $130,609 |
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 2,500 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,180 | 1,180 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 2,275 | 1,545 | 1,545 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,097 | 1,097 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,350 | 13,350 | 10,750 | 10,750 | 3,480 | 3,480 |
| Options (change) | 12,165 | 12,165 | 9,795 | 9,795 | 3,236 | 3,236 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $51,575 | $52,875 | $55,075 | $61,575 | $109,305 | $147,395 |
| Total Invoice | $47,585 | $48,780 | $50,830 | $56,810 | $101,806 | $137,320 |
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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: $46,530 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,793 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | SL550 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $51,575 | $52,875 | $55,075 | $61,575 | $109,305 | $147,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,450 | -300 | -1,475 | -11,350 | -12,400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,575 | $51,425 | $54,775 | $60,100 | $97,955 | $134,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $150 | $0 | $3,350 | $8,675 | $0 | $37,040 |
| Total Invoice | $47,585 | $48,780 | $50,830 | $56,810 | $101,806 | $137,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,338 | -277 | -1,361 | -10,571 | -11,552 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,585 | $47,442 | $50,553 | $55,449 | $91,235 | $125,768 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $143 | $0 | $3,111 | $8,007 | $0 | $34,533 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | SL550 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 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 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $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 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $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 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $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 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $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 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $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 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $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 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,250 | $7,700 | $6,550 | $7,725 | $17,600 | $18,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,450 | $300 | $1,475 | $11,350 | $12,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,338 | -277 | -1,361 | -10,571 | -11,552 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,411 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 46% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 46% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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