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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: $89,945

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $137,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,250

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $128,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesSL
TrimM3SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,500 $215,250
Base Invoice $59,100 $200,183
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Executive Package 3,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Competition Package 5,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0 0
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Sunroof 0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Executive Package 3,185  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Competition Package 5,005  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Wood trim 0 0
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,415 8,324
Sunroof 0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930
Options (change) 25,450 9,950
Options (change) 23,155 9,254
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $89,945 $227,425
Total Invoice $83,250 $211,662

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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: $120,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112,520
Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesSL
TrimM3SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine444hp I6621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20255/35-19
Total Price$89,945$227,425
Adjustments for Features0-17,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,945$210,350
Total Invoice$83,250$211,662
Adjustments for Features0-15,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,250$195,770

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

Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesSL
TrimM3SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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
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
Leather headliner $1000
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,200$24,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,892

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

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,595 lb.4,068 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 M3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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