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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: $68,845

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $27,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,410

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $26,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim528i535i550iSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600        
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium Package 2,250 1,000          
Technology Package 1,850 1,850          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500        
App support 250 250 250        
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,260 2,260 2,260  
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000          
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Convenience Package     1,700        
Premium 1 Package       4,900      
Power door closers       450 450 450  
Wood trim           0 0
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365        
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230   2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium Package 2,050 910          
Technology Package 1,685 1,685          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475        
App support 230 230 230        
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,102 2,102 2,102  
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320        
Proximity key 910 910          
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Convenience Package     1,545        
Premium 1 Package       4,557      
Power door closers       419 419 419  
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 21,050 19,800 14,750 10,560 5,660 5,660 0
Options (change) 19,185 18,045 13,445 9,822 5,265 5,265 0
Destination 895 895 895 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $68,845 $73,195 $77,645 $96,535 $114,635 $156,285 $219,775
Total Invoice $63,410 $67,420 $71,560 $89,844 $106,677 $145,411 $204,547

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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: $19,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,718
Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim528i535i550iSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$68,845$73,195$77,645$96,535$114,635$156,285$219,775
Adjustments for Features-450-4500-8,735-8,735-13,710-15,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,395$72,745$77,645$87,800$105,900$142,575$203,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,250$0$18,100$54,775$116,015
Total Invoice$63,410$67,420$71,560$89,844$106,677$145,411$204,547
Adjustments for Features-414-4140-8,130-8,129-12,756-14,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,996$67,006$71,560$81,714$98,548$132,655$189,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$8,564$0$16,834$50,941$107,979

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

Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim528i535i550iSL400SL550AMG 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    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225    
Sunshades, second row$125$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
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection, night$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 with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
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$150$150
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 
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
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$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather headliner      $1000
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$6,440$6,440$5,990$14,725$14,725$19,700$21,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$450$0$8,735$8,735$13,710$15,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-414-4140-8,130-8,129-12,756-14,854

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

Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in101.8 in
Length193.1 in181.8 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,936 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Premium 1 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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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