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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,475

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $147,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,310

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $137,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim528i535i550iGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $199,500
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $185,535
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Rearview camera 400 400 400  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Rearview camera 365 365 365  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Options (change) 8,550 7,650 2,650 0
Options (change) 7,790 6,970 2,415 0
Destination 875 875 875 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $54,475 $58,625 $63,725 $202,105
Total Invoice $50,310 $54,135 $58,875 $188,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $136,210
Model Year2011201120112013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim528i535i550iGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8583hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$54,475$58,625$63,725$202,105
Adjustments for Features000-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,475$58,625$63,725$200,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,250$0
Total Invoice$50,310$54,135$58,875$188,140
Adjustments for Features000-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,310$54,135$58,875$186,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,565$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year2011201120112013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim528i535i550iGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row   $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,425$4,425$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments000-1,620

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20112013
Model5-SeriesSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in105.5 in
Length193.1 in182.6 in
Width73.2 in76.3 in
Height57.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%

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