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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: $49,645 BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||||
| Difference: $55,060 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 330i | M340i | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $40,750 | $54,000 | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | |||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | 220 | 220 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | |||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | 690 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | 1,105 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | 205 | 205 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,900 | 6,150 | 7,230 | 4,060 | 3,840 | 3,840 |
| Options (change) | 7,270 | 5,660 | 6,724 | 3,776 | 3,571 | 3,571 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $49,645 | $61,145 | $104,705 | $140,735 | $136,615 | $194,515 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,450 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,949 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 330i | M340i | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 255hp I4 | 382hp I6 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $49,645 | $61,145 | $104,705 | $140,735 | $136,615 | $194,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -9,610 | -10,410 | -9,410 | -10,360 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,645 | $60,895 | $95,095 | $130,325 | $127,205 | $184,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,250 | $0 | $35,230 | $32,110 | $89,060 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 330i | M340i | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,790 | $8,040 | $17,400 | $18,200 | $17,200 | $18,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $9,610 | $10,410 | $9,410 | $10,360 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -27 | -8,951 | -9,699 | -8,768 | -9,648 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2020 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 185.7 in | 178.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,590 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 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 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.9 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| 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% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 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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