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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: $66,095 BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||||
| Difference: $79,000 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $62,105 BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||||
| Difference: $73,076 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SL |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $53,400 | $58,950 | $74,450 | $102,700 | $110,000 | $140,440 |
| Base Invoice | $50,340 | $55,505 | $69,920 | $96,190 | $102,980 | $130,609 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,200 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,450 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| M Sport Design | 4,900 | 4,900 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | 700 | 700 | 3,500 | 3,500 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,180 | |||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,105 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,255 | 920 | 920 | |||
| M Sport Design | 4,510 | 4,510 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | 645 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 645 | 645 | 645 | 3,185 | 3,185 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 600 | 600 | 600 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,097 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,700 | 10,250 | 4,200 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 1,180 |
| Options (change) | 10,770 | 9,435 | 3,865 | 3,185 | 3,185 | 1,097 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $66,095 | $70,195 | $79,645 | $108,195 | $115,495 | $145,095 |
| Total Invoice | $62,105 | $65,935 | $74,780 | $101,370 | $108,160 | $135,181 |
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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: $71,725 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,298 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SL |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 617hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | 4WD | 4WD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 275/35-20 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $66,095 | $70,195 | $79,645 | $108,195 | $115,495 | $145,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -3,200 | -3,900 | -3,900 | -7,275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,095 | $70,195 | $76,445 | $104,295 | $111,595 | $137,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,100 | $10,350 | $38,200 | $45,500 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $62,105 | $65,935 | $74,780 | $101,370 | $108,160 | $135,181 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -3,005 | -3,654 | -3,652 | -6,778 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,105 | $65,935 | $71,775 | $97,716 | $104,508 | $128,403 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,830 | $9,670 | $35,611 | $42,403 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | SL |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,950 | $7,950 | $11,150 | $11,850 | $11,850 | $15,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $3,200 | $3,900 | $3,900 | $7,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -3,005 | -3,654 | -3,652 | -6,778 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2019 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 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 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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