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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: $67,995

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $44,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,710

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $41,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoSLSLSL
Trim535i550iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $57,000 $66,000 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $52,620 $60,900 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Luxury Seating Package 1,500 1,500      
Heated front seats 500 500      
M Sport Package 4,800        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Convenience Package   1,700      
Premium 1 Package     3,850 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0 0
Luxury Seating Package 1,365 1,365      
Heated front seats 455 455      
M Sport Package 4,370        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Convenience Package   1,545      
Premium 1 Package     3,580 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 10,100 6,100 7,320 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 9,195 5,550 6,807 6,157 2,139
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $67,995 $73,995 $112,095 $149,145 $204,525
Total Invoice $62,710 $68,345 $104,400 $138,948 $190,452

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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: $36,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,980
Model Year20122012201120112011
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoSLSLSL
Trim535i550iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$67,995$73,995$112,095$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features-4500-7,650-8,700-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,545$73,995$104,445$140,445$195,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,450$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$62,710$68,345$104,400$138,948$190,452
Adjustments for Features-4150-7,125-8,105-8,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,295$68,345$97,275$130,843$182,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$33,568$85,076

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

Model Year20122012201120112011
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoSLSLSL
Trim535i550iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Power door closers $300   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire  $150$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$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
USB port$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$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$100
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,600$8,150$15,800$16,850$16,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$7,650$8,700$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4150-7,125-8,105-8,101

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

Model Year20122011
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

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
275/40YR19 tires200No
245/45YR19 tires200No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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