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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: $99,895

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $43,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $92,730

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $41,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,100 $139,050
Base Invoice $87,250 $129,316
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0 0
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0 0
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088
Options (change) 3,500 1,170
Options (change) 3,185 1,088
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $99,895 $143,695
Total Invoice $92,730 $133,879

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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: $37,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,140
Model Year20162011
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)600, 16510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$99,895$143,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,895$137,245
Total Invoice$92,730$133,879
Adjustments for Features0-6,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,730$127,870

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

Model Year20162011
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 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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$100 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
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$7,350$13,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,009

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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 Year20162011
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in100.8 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.410.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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