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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: $88,990

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $103,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,150

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $96,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $82,900 $187,200
Base Invoice $76,275 $174,096
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Wood trim 0 0
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Wood trim 0 0
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 2,395 1,640
Options (change) 2,180 1,525
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 3,000 2,600
Total Price $88,990 $192,315
Total Invoice $82,150 $179,096

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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: $92,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,028
Model Year20072008
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10604hp V12
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$88,990$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-10,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,990$181,665
Total Invoice$82,150$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-9,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,150$169,178

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

Model Year20072008
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$15,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,918

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

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

Model Year20072008
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.7 in100.8 in
Length191.1 in178.5 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.010.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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