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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: $75,095

BMW 3-Series M3 Competition   
Difference: $116,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3 CompetitionBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $72,800 $183,000
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500
Carbon fiber trim   4,500
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395
Carbon fiber trim   4,185
Options (change) 1,300 6,000
Options (change) 1,195 5,580
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $75,095 $191,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $114,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174,512
Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3 CompetitionBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine503hp I6563hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$75,095$191,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,095$189,810

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

Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM3 CompetitionBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
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
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,675$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,643

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

Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in105.5 in
Length185.7 in182.6 in
Width71.9 in76.3 in
Height56.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,890 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft36.2 ft3

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