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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,425

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $38,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,935

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $36,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoSLSL
Trim535i550iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,500 $64,400 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $52,180 $59,450 $96,395 $130,609
Sport Package 2,200 2,200    
Premium Sound Package 1,400 1,400    
Convenience Package 2,300 1,900    
Navigation system 1,900      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Sound Package 1,275 1,275    
Convenience Package 2,095 1,730    
Navigation system 1,730      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 13,050 10,200 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 11,880 9,285 3,236 3,236
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,300 2,600
Total Price $70,425 $76,475 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $64,935 $70,610 $101,806 $137,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,351
Model Year2011201120122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoSLSL
Trim535i550iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,425$76,475$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features00-7,000-8,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,425$76,475$102,305$139,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$37,040
Total Invoice$64,935$70,610$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features00-6,520-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,935$70,610$95,286$129,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,675$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201120122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoSLSL
Trim535i550iSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat$100$100 $100
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,475$8,475$15,475$16,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,000$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,520-7,500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase120.7 in100.8 in
Length196.8 in180.4 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height61.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,642 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57544%
Total Not Requested72556%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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