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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: $72,295

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $29,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,620

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $28,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoSLSLSL
Trim535i550iSL400SL550AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $57,000 $66,000 $85,050 $108,050 $217,550
Base Invoice $52,620 $60,900 $79,097 $100,487 $202,322
Sport Package 2,200 1,200      
Driver Assistance Package 1,350   2,950 2,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400      
Luxury Seating Package 1,500 1,500      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700 2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
App support 250 250      
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,260 2,260  
Wood trim, alternative type 0 0 1,500 1,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Convenience Package   1,700      
Premium 1 Package     4,900    
Power door closers     450 450  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     4,090 4,090  
Sport Package 2,000 1,090      
Driver Assistance Package 1,230   2,744 2,744  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185      
Luxury Seating Package 1,365 1,365      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455 2,455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
App support 230 230      
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,102 2,102  
Wood trim, alternative type 0 0 1,395 1,395  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Convenience Package   1,545      
Premium 1 Package     4,557    
Power door closers     419 419  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     3,804 3,804  
Options (change) 14,400 12,850 16,150 11,250 0
Options (change) 13,105 11,690 15,021 10,464 0
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0 1,300
Total Price $72,295 $80,745 $102,125 $120,225 $219,775
Total Invoice $66,620 $74,485 $95,043 $111,876 $204,547

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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: $18,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,780
Model Year20122012201620162016
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoSLSLSL
Trim535i550iSL400SL550AMG SL65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6400hp V8329hp V6449hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$72,295$80,745$102,125$120,225$219,775
Adjustments for Features-500-11,485-11,485-15,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,245$80,745$90,640$108,740$204,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,500$0$18,100$114,025
Total Invoice$66,620$74,485$95,043$111,876$204,547
Adjustments for Features-460-10,689-10,687-14,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,574$74,485$84,354$101,189$190,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,911$0$16,835$106,130

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

Model Year20122012201620162016
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoSLSLSL
Trim535i550iSL400SL550AMG SL65
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$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225   
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather headliner    $1000
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,065$8,015$19,500$19,500$23,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$11,485$11,485$15,110
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-10,689-10,687-14,063

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

Model Year20122016
Model5-Series Gran TurismoSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase120.7 in101.8 in
Length196.8 in181.8 in
Width74.8 in73.9 in
Height61.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,642 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft313.5 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 upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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