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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: $84,245 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $72,930 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $78,050 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $68,188 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Trim | M3 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $147,300 |
| Base Invoice | $57,720 | $136,989 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Executive Package | 4,300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,150 | 8,950 |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Executive Package | 3,915 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 7,415 | 8,324 |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,090 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 21,250 | 8,950 |
| Options (change) | 19,335 | 8,324 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 |
| Total Price | $84,245 | $157,175 |
| Total Invoice | $78,050 | $146,238 |
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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: $60,830 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,930 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Trim | M3 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 425hp I6 | 530hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 16/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $84,245 | $157,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -12,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $84,245 | $145,075 |
| Total Invoice | $78,050 | $146,238 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -11,258 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $78,050 | $134,980 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Trim | M3 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,075 | $18,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $12,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -11,258 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,595 lb. | 4,068 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.5 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 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 47% |
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