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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: $63,227

BMW 5-Series 530e   
Difference: $81,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120212012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSL
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500 $140,440
Multicontour seats 750 750 750      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
M Sport Design 4,900 4,600 4,900      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 1,000 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 700 700 700 700 3,500  
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim       0 0 0
Heated front seats       500    
Sunroof         0  
Obstacle detection, rear           1,180
Multicontour seats 690 690 690      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
M Sport Design 4,510 4,230 4,510      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 920 645      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 645 645 645 645 3,185  
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600 600    
Wood trim       0 0 0
Heated front seats       455    
Sunroof         0  
Obstacle detection, rear           1,097
Options (change) 9,700 9,700 8,250 1,850 3,500 1,180
Options (change) 8,930 8,925 7,595 1,700 3,185 1,097
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 2,600
Total Price $64,895 $63,227 $68,695 $79,645 $108,995 $145,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,868
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125,144
Model Year202120212021202120212012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSL
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,895$63,227$68,695$79,645$108,995$145,095
Adjustments for Features-750-75-3,275-4,625-8,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,820$63,227$68,620$76,370$104,370$137,095
Cost Above Minimum$1,593$0$5,393$13,143$41,143$0

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

Model Year202120212021202120212012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSL
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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  $0
AWD   $1700  
4WD    $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $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 
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
Tires, run-flat$150$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 
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0    
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Power retractable hardtop     $6750
Rear spoiler   $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
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 
Fog light, rear     $100
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
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$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,400$7,325$7,400$10,600$11,950$15,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$75$3,275$4,625$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-110-9-111-220-7,453

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

Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.1 in100.8 in
Length195.8 in180.4 in
Width73.5 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.4,221 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
14.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150064%
Total Not Requested85036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%

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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