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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: $52,845 BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||||
| Difference: $39,930 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 330i | M340i | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 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 | $84,000 | $106,900 | $148,050 | $215,250 |
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | |||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 3,100 | 3,100 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 600 | 600 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | 2,900 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,900 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | |||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | 2,670 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | 460 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | 1,105 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | 460 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,557 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,100 | 9,350 | 7,850 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 10,210 | 8,600 | 7,301 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $52,845 | $64,345 | $92,775 | $110,775 | $151,925 | $217,475 |
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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: $30,955 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,435 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 330i | M340i | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 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 | 329hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| 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 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| 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 | $52,845 | $64,345 | $92,775 | $110,775 | $151,925 | $217,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -8,975 | -8,975 | -13,950 | -18,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,845 | $64,095 | $83,800 | $101,800 | $137,975 | $199,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,250 | $0 | $18,000 | $54,175 | $115,425 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 330i | M340i | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 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 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,925 | $7,175 | $15,900 | $15,900 | $20,875 | $25,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $8,975 | $8,975 | $13,950 | $18,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -37 | -8,353 | -8,352 | -12,980 | -16,986 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2020 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 185.7 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,590 lb. | 3,936 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 55.5 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 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.9 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| 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% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 29% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 33% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i
| 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% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 29% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 33% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 25% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 25% |
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