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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: $123,125

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $43,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $93,600 $152,850
Executive Package 6,400  
Competition Package 7,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,500
Ceramic brake rotors 9,250 8,950
6-speed manual 0  
Power door closers   450
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500
Executive Package 5,825  
Competition Package 6,645  
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim, alternative type 985 1,395
Ceramic brake rotors 8,420 8,324
6-speed manual 0  
Power door closers   419
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395
Options (change) 27,530 12,400
Options (change) 25,060 11,533
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $123,125 $166,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series M5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,262
Model Year20152018
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine575hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$123,125$166,245
Adjustments for Features0-12,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,125$153,710

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

Model Year20152018
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5AMG SL63
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,990$18,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-945

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

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

Model Year20152018
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in101.7 in
Length193.4 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,354 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 Legroom35.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.413.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
LED headlights500Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested185056%
Total Not Requested142544%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport exhaust0No
265/35ZR20 tires200No
Upgraded stability control0No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
575 hp@6000
513 lb-ft@1500		1000Yes
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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