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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: $54,225

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $99,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,000

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $93,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLSL
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $135,594 $197,383
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,950  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Premium 1 Package         4,300  
Wood trim         0 0
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,744  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Premium 1 Package         3,999  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 16,000 16,000 13,400 13,400 7,250 0
Options (change) 14,580 14,580 12,210 12,210 6,743 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $54,225 $55,525 $57,725 $64,225 $153,955 $214,445
Total Invoice $50,000 $51,195 $53,245 $59,225 $143,242 $199,588

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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: $84,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,032
Model Year201420142014201420132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLSL
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,225$55,525$57,725$64,225$153,955$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-15,425-18,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,225$54,075$57,425$62,750$138,530$196,170
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$57,640
Total Invoice$50,000$51,195$53,245$59,225$143,242$199,588
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-277-1,360-14,352-17,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,000$49,858$52,968$57,865$128,890$182,579
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,007$0$53,689

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

Model Year201420142014201420132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLSL
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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 
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Wind blocker, power small    $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system    $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
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  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
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  
Chronometer    $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
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
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,825$6,275$5,125$6,300$20,250$23,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$15,425$18,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-277-1,360-14,352-17,009

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

Model Year20142013
Model3-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in101.8 in
Length182.5 in181.8 in
Width71.3 in73.9 in
Height56.3 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.013.5 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested160052%

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