BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2015

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $89,190

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $128,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,675

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $120,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $81,200 $215,250
Base Invoice $74,070 $200,183
Xenon HID headlights 800  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,900  
Wood trim 0 0
Satellite radio 595  
Proximity key 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,730  
Wood trim 0 0
Satellite radio 540  
Proximity key 910  
Rear spoiler 0  
Options (change) 4,295 0
Options (change) 3,910 0
Destination 695 925
Gas Tax 3,000 1,300
Total Price $89,190 $217,475
Total Invoice $81,675 $202,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $106,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,499
Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$89,190$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-21,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,190$195,735
Total Invoice$81,675$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-20,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,675$182,174

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

Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather headliner $1000
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$25,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$21,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20,234

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

Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.7 in101.8 in
Length191.1 in181.8 in
Width72.7 in73.9 in
Height57.8 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,068 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.013.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

M Multi-Function Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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