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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,245

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $117,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,960

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $110,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,850 $183,000
Base Invoice $53,400 $170,190
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500
Premium Package 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395
Options (change) 9,270 1,500
Options (change) 8,435 1,395
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $69,245 $187,075
Total Invoice $63,960 $174,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $116,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109,176
Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$69,245$187,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,245$185,975
Total Invoice$63,960$174,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,960$173,136

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,115$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in105.5 in
Length181.1 in182.6 in
Width70.2 in76.3 in
Height54.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102589%
Total Not Requested12511%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested99059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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