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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $68,675 BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||||
| Difference: $28,310 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $64,445 BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||||
| Difference: $25,817 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $51,200 | $56,450 | $84,000 | $106,900 | $148,050 | $215,250 |
| Base Invoice | $48,295 | $53,180 | $78,120 | $99,417 | $137,687 | $200,183 |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 1,950 | ||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Night vision | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,260 | 2,260 | 2,260 | |
| Power door closers | 600 | 600 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,900 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,655 | 1,655 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,115 | 1,795 | ||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 920 | 920 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 995 | 995 | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||
| Night vision | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,102 | 2,102 | 2,102 | |
| Power door closers | 550 | 550 | 419 | 419 | 419 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 920 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 645 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | 460 | 460 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,557 | |||||
| Options (change) | 16,480 | 15,130 | 12,060 | 7,160 | 5,660 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 15,155 | 13,915 | 11,217 | 6,660 | 5,265 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $68,675 | $72,575 | $96,985 | $114,985 | $154,635 | $217,475 |
| Total Invoice | $64,445 | $68,090 | $90,262 | $107,002 | $143,877 | $202,408 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,310 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,164 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 329hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $68,675 | $72,575 | $96,985 | $114,985 | $154,635 | $217,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | -50 | 0 | -5,050 | -5,050 | -9,925 | -12,175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,625 | $72,575 | $91,935 | $109,935 | $144,710 | $205,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,950 | $0 | $18,000 | $52,775 | $113,365 |
| Total Invoice | $64,445 | $68,090 | $90,262 | $107,002 | $143,877 | $202,408 |
| Adjustments for Features | -47 | 0 | -4,700 | -4,699 | -9,235 | -11,331 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,398 | $68,090 | $85,562 | $102,303 | $134,642 | $191,077 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,692 | $0 | $16,741 | $49,080 | $105,515 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side collision intervention | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,000 | $9,950 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $19,875 | $22,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $50 | $0 | $5,050 | $5,050 | $9,925 | $12,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -47 | 0 | -4,700 | -4,699 | -9,235 | -11,331 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 3,936 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Driver Assistance Plus II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision prevention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 89% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 38% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 17% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 29% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Driver Assistance Plus II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision prevention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 89% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 38% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 41% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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