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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: $88,575

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $78,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesSL
TrimM3AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $65,500 $152,850
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Competition Package 4,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Sunroof 0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Competition Package 4,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 1,395
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 8,324
Sunroof 0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395
Options (change) 22,080 13,700
Options (change) 20,310 12,742
Destination 995 995
Total Price $88,575 $167,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,349
Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesSL
TrimM3AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine444hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20255/35-19
Total Price$88,575$167,545
Adjustments for Features0-14,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,575$153,085

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

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesSL
TrimM3AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
Android Auto support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
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 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$20,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,186

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

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in101.7 in
Length182.5 in182.3 in
Width71.3 in73.9 in
Height56.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,575 lb.4,112 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

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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