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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: $51,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,580

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $48,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $90,200 $151,350
Base Invoice $83,165 $140,756
Executive Package 5,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0 0
Power door closers   450
Executive Package 5,005  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0 0
Power door closers   419
Options (change) 9,000 450
Options (change) 8,190 419
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $101,425 $152,725
Total Invoice $93,580 $142,100

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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: $39,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,113
Model Year20132017
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine560hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$101,425$152,725
Adjustments for Features0-12,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,425$140,465
Total Invoice$93,580$142,100
Adjustments for Features0-11,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,580$130,693

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

Model Year20132017
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, remote$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Total Value of Features$7,390$19,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,407

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

Model Year20132017
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 Weight4,387 lb.4,112 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 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 closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested152550%

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