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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: $80,845

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $130,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,955

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $121,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,000 $189,600
Base Invoice $57,720 $176,328
Executive Package 4,300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 2,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 12,750
255/35YR19 1,200  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000
Wood trim, alternative type   2,500
Executive Package 3,915  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 2,325
Ceramic brake rotors 7,415 11,858
255/35YR19 1,090  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930
Wood trim, alternative type   2,325
Options (change) 17,850 18,750
Options (change) 16,240 17,438
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $80,845 $210,925
Total Invoice $74,955 $196,341

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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: $130,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,207
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6563hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$80,845$210,925
Adjustments for Features-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,960$210,925
Total Invoice$74,955$196,341
Adjustments for Features-8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,134$196,341

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

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,500$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8210

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

Model Year20152012
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.3,572 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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