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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: $76,095 BMW 3-Series M3 Competition | ||
| Difference: $142,380 | ||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Trim | M3 Competition | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $72,800 | $215,250 |
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 1,000 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 930 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 2,300 | 1,000 |
| Options (change) | 2,115 | 930 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $76,095 | $218,475 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 Competition | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $119,530 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $178,961 | ||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Trim | M3 Competition | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 503hp I6 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/23 MPG | 16/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $76,095 | $218,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -22,850 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $76,095 | $195,625 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | SL |
| Trim | M3 Competition | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers, alternate color | $0 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| 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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,375 | $29,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $22,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -21,267 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2021 | 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 | 3,890 lb. | 4,068 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 M3 Competition
| 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% |
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