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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: $81,245

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $160,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,160

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $148,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3GT Final Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,500 $221,580
Base Invoice $61,595 $206,069
Full Merino Leather 3,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 12,500
255/35YR19 1,200  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,500
Full Merino Leather 3,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 11,625
255/35YR19 1,105  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,185
Options (change) 14,750 17,000
Options (change) 13,570 15,810
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $81,245 $241,605
Total Invoice $76,160 $224,904

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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: $160,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $149,269
Model Year20182015
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3GT Final Edition
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$81,245$241,605
Adjustments for Features-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,685$241,605
Total Invoice$76,160$224,904
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,635$224,904

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

Model Year20182015
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3GT Final Edition
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 
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 
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
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber hood $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates $200
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Wood trim$300 
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$6,375$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5250

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

Model Year20182015
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%

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