BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2011

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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: $101,425

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $45,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,580

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $43,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $90,200 $139,050
Base Invoice $83,165 $129,316
Executive Package 5,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0 0
Premium 1 Package   3,150
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170
Executive Package 5,005  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0 0
Premium 1 Package   2,930
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088
Options (change) 9,000 4,320
Options (change) 8,190 4,018
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $101,425 $146,845
Total Invoice $93,580 $136,809

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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: $39,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,988
Model Year20132011
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine560hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$101,425$146,845
Adjustments for Features0-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,425$141,220
Total Invoice$93,580$136,809
Adjustments for Features0-5,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,580$131,568

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

Model Year20132011
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,125$13,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,241

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

Model Year20132011
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in100.8 in
Length193.1 in180.4 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,274 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.410.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested192564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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