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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: $65,025

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $30,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,925

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $29,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim528i535i550iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   5,050      
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500          
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500        
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200        
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000            
App support 250 250 250        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700        
iPod integration     400        
Rearview camera     400        
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350        
Power door closers       450 450 450  
Wood trim           0 0
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   4,697      
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095          
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475        
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910            
App support 230 230 230        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455        
iPod integration     365        
Rearview camera     365        
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320        
Power door closers       419 419 419  
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 19,100 19,900 14,600 7,750 2,700 2,700 0
Options (change) 17,405 18,130 13,310 7,209 2,512 2,512 0
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $65,025 $70,875 $75,675 $95,625 $114,425 $154,975 $222,075
Total Invoice $59,925 $65,295 $69,770 $88,998 $106,481 $144,193 $206,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,825
Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim528i535i550iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$65,025$70,875$75,675$95,625$114,425$154,975$222,075
Adjustments for Features-100-6000-11,110-11,110-16,585-18,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,925$70,275$75,675$84,515$103,315$138,390$203,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$10,750$0$18,800$53,875$119,075
Total Invoice$59,925$65,295$69,770$88,998$106,481$144,193$206,686
Adjustments for Features-92-5530-10,340-10,339-15,431-17,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,833$64,742$69,770$78,658$96,142$128,762$189,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,909$9,937$0$17,484$50,104$110,824

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

Model Year2011201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim528i535i550iSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225     
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel      $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting     $1000$1000
Active stabilizer bars $500$500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,065$5,465$16,575$16,575$22,050$23,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$600$0$11,110$11,110$16,585$18,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-92-5530-10,340-10,339-15,431-17,204

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

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in101.7 in
Length193.1 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.413.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Premium 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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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