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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: $75,095 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $70,000 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $69,740 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $65,441 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Trim | M3 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $63,500 | $140,440 |
| Base Invoice | $59,100 | $130,609 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | |
| Executive Package | 3,500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,180 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | |
| Executive Package | 3,185 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,097 | |
| Options (change) | 10,600 | 1,180 |
| Options (change) | 9,645 | 1,097 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $75,095 | $145,095 |
| Total Invoice | $69,740 | $135,181 |
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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: $61,125 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,172 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Trim | M3 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 425hp I6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 12/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $75,095 | $145,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $75,095 | $136,220 |
| Total Invoice | $69,740 | $135,181 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,269 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $69,740 | $126,912 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| 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 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,175 | $16,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,269 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2016 | 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 | 3,595 lb. | 4,274 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 M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 65% |
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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