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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: $61,995

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $43,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,175

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $40,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim528i535i550iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Premium Package 2,250 1,000          
M Sport Package 4,800 4,800          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500          
Proximity key 1,000 1,000          
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Technology Package 1,850 1,850          
Convenience Package     1,700        
Premium I Package       3,170      
Obstacle detection, rear       1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio       510 510 510 510
Power trunk closer       520   520  
Adaptive cruise control       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Tires, run-flat       220 220    
Wood trim           0 0
Premium Package 2,050 910          
M Sport Package 4,370 4,370          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475          
Proximity key 910 910          
Heated front seats 455 455 455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Technology Package 1,685 1,685          
Convenience Package     1,545        
Premium I Package       2,948      
Obstacle detection, rear       1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio       474 474 474 474
Power trunk closer       484   484  
Adaptive cruise control       2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Tires, run-flat       205 205    
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 14,200 12,950 4,950 7,750 4,060 4,360 3,840
Options (change) 12,950 11,810 4,505 7,208 3,776 4,055 3,571
Destination 895 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $61,995 $66,345 $67,845 $105,225 $140,735 $137,135 $194,515
Total Invoice $57,175 $61,185 $62,620 $98,012 $131,127 $127,779 $181,142

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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: $33,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,068
Model Year2012201220122008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim528i535i550iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$61,995$66,345$67,845$105,225$140,735$137,135$194,515
Adjustments for Features-450-4500-9,860-10,310-9,660-10,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,545$65,895$67,845$95,365$130,425$127,475$184,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$6,300$0$35,060$32,110$88,890
Total Invoice$57,175$61,185$62,620$98,012$131,127$127,779$181,142
Adjustments for Features-415-4150-9,184-9,606-9,001-9,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,760$60,770$62,620$88,828$121,521$118,778$171,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$5,860$0$32,693$29,950$82,759

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

Model Year2012201220122008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim528i535i550iSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
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    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850    
Power door closers  $300    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25    
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0$0
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50    
Media drive$15$15$15    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,940$6,940$6,490$16,350$16,800$16,150$16,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$450$0$9,860$10,310$9,660$10,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-415-4150-9,184-9,606-9,001-9,555

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

Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in100.8 in
Length193.1 in178.5 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.410.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

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

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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