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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: $116,145

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $83,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $107,495

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $78,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
Model5-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $94,100 $183,000
Base Invoice $87,250 $170,190
Competition Package 7,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,250 12,500
6-speed manual 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500
Competition Package 6,645  
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,420 11,625
6-speed manual 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395
Options (change) 20,050 14,000
Options (change) 18,250 13,020
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,700
Total Price $116,145 $199,575
Total Invoice $107,495 $185,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,492
Model Year20162011
Model5-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine575hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20265/35-19
Total Price$116,145$199,575
Adjustments for Features-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,685$199,575
Total Invoice$107,495$185,785
Adjustments for Features-3,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,293$185,785

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

Model Year20162011
Model5-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Surround sound$250 
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,425$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2020

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

Model Year20162011
Model5-SeriesSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in105.5 in
Length193.4 in182.6 in
Width73.2 in76.3 in
Height57.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,354 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 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 Legroom35.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport exhaust0No
265/35ZR20 tires200No
Upgraded stability control0No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
575 hp@6000
513 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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