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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: $82,675

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $131,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,465

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $122,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,000 $199,500
Base Invoice $60,200 $185,535
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 12,500
255/35YR19 1,200  
Sunroof 0  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Wood trim, alternative type 995  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 11,625
255/35YR19 1,105  
Sunroof 0  
Options (change) 17,680 12,500
Options (change) 16,270 11,625
Destination 995 905
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $82,675 $214,605
Total Invoice $77,465 $199,765

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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: $133,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,574
Model Year20172013
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6583hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$82,675$214,605
Adjustments for Features-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,315$214,605
Total Invoice$77,465$199,765
Adjustments for Features-1,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,191$199,765

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

Model Year20172013
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3GT
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,075$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2740

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

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,502 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 M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%

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