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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: $50,375

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $151,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,495

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $141,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $199,500
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $185,535
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500  
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475  
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545  
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Options (change) 12,150 12,150 9,550 9,550 0
Options (change) 11,075 11,075 8,705 8,705 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $50,375 $51,675 $53,875 $60,375 $202,105
Total Invoice $46,495 $47,690 $49,740 $55,720 $188,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $140,354
Model Year20142014201420142013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H583hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$50,375$51,675$53,875$60,375$202,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,375$50,225$53,575$58,900$200,565
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0
Total Invoice$46,495$47,690$49,740$55,720$188,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,338-277-1,361-1,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,495$46,352$49,463$54,359$186,706
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$3,111$8,007$0

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

Model Year20142014201420142013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row    $-300
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,650$6,100$4,950$6,125$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338-277-1,361-1,434

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

Model Year20142013
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in105.5 in
Length182.5 in182.6 in
Width71.3 in76.3 in
Height56.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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