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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: $73,795

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $69,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,300

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $64,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
Model3-SeriesSL
TrimM3SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $65,500 $139,050
Base Invoice $61,595 $129,316
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088
Options (change) 7,300 1,170
Options (change) 6,710 1,088
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $73,795 $143,695
Total Invoice $69,300 $133,879

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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: $62,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,591
Model Year20182011
Model3-SeriesSL
TrimM3SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine425hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$73,795$143,695
Adjustments for Features0-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,795$136,195
Total Invoice$69,300$133,879
Adjustments for Features0-6,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,300$126,891

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

Model Year20182011
Model3-SeriesSL
TrimM3SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$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 headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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
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 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,500$16,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,988

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

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

Model Year20182011
Model3-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in100.8 in
Length182.5 in180.4 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,575 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.010.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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