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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: $49,145

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $62,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,380

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $58,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201120112011
Model3-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim330iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,250 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $38,115 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Navigation system 1,700      
Convenience Tier 1,750      
Luxury Design 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 1,170 1,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Heated front seats 500      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200      
Premium 1 Package   3,850    
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system 1,565      
Convenience Tier 1,610      
Luxury Design 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 1,088 1,088  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Heated front seats 460      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105      
Premium 1 Package   3,580    
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 7,900 7,320 3,470 2,300
Options (change) 7,270 6,807 3,227 2,139
Destination 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $49,145 $112,095 $145,995 $204,525
Total Invoice $46,380 $104,400 $136,018 $190,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,357
Model Year2019201120112011
Model3-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim330iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp I4382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$49,145$112,095$145,995$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-10,375-10,375-11,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,145$101,720$135,620$193,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,900$91,380
Total Invoice$46,380$104,400$136,018$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-9,663-9,666-10,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,380$94,737$126,352$179,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,615$85,076

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

Model Year2019201120112011
Model3-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim330iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,800$18,175$18,175$19,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,375$10,375$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,663-9,666-10,639

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

Model Year20192011
Model3-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in100.8 in
Length185.7 in180.4 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height56.8 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.910.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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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