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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: $95,020

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $52,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,845

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $49,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,500 $145,800
Base Invoice $78,840 $135,594
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0 0
Power door closers 600 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0 0
Power door closers 545 419
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 5,695 450
Options (change) 5,180 419
Destination 825 905
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $95,020 $147,155
Total Invoice $87,845 $136,918

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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: $41,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,034
Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10530hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$95,020$147,155
Adjustments for Features0-10,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,020$136,365
Total Invoice$87,845$136,918
Adjustments for Features0-10,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,845$126,879

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

Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,100$15,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,039

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

Model Year20092013
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 Weight4,089 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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