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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: $98,170

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $119,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,720

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $111,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,700 $215,250
Base Invoice $79,025 $200,183
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Power door closers 600  
Proximity key 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Power door closers 545  
Proximity key 910  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 8,595 0
Options (change) 7,820 0
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 3,000 1,300
Total Price $98,170 $217,475
Total Invoice $90,720 $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: $100,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,944
Model Year20102015
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$98,170$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-19,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,170$198,410
Total Invoice$90,720$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-17,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,720$184,664

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

Model Year20102015
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 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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Traffic 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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather headliner $1000
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
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$5,100$24,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17,744

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

Model Year20102015
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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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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