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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: $110,145

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $53,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $102,035

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $50,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,100 $145,800
Base Invoice $87,250 $135,594
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 9,250 12,625
265/35ZR20 1,300  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 1 Package   4,300
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,420 11,741
265/35ZR20 1,185  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium 1 Package   3,999
Options (change) 14,050 16,925
Options (change) 12,790 15,740
Destination 995 905
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $110,145 $163,630
Total Invoice $102,035 $152,239

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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: $41,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,877
Model Year20162013
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine560hp V8530hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$110,145$163,630
Adjustments for Features0-12,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,145$151,455
Total Invoice$102,035$152,239
Adjustments for Features0-11,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,035$140,912

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

Model Year20162013
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
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
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,525$16,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,327

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

Model Year20162013
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in101.8 in
Length193.4 in181.8 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,354 lb.4,068 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested175057%

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