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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: $108,095

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $37,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,280

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $33,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $102,600 $140,440
Base Invoice $96,100 $130,609
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Options (change) 3,500 1,180
Options (change) 3,185 1,097
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600
Total Price $108,095 $145,095
Total Invoice $101,280 $135,181

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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: $33,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,757
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine600hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
Drivetrain4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$108,095$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,095$141,720
Total Invoice$101,280$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-3,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,280$132,037

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

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesSL
TrimM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
4WD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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 
Gesture control system$100 
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 headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
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
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,525$14,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,144

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

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.1 in100.8 in
Length194.6 in180.4 in
Width73.5 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.710.2 ft3

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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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