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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: $118,575

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $92,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $103,500 $189,600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 2,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500 12,750
Sunroof 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,500
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 2,325
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820 11,858
Sunroof 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,325
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930
Options (change) 13,080 18,750
Options (change) 12,000 17,438
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,700
Total Price $118,575 $210,925

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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: $100,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $183,271
Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine600hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
Drivetrain4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19265/35-19
Total Price$118,575$210,925
Adjustments for Features-7,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,740$210,925

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

Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesSLS AMG
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
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 
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 headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,450$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9250

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

Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in105.5 in
Length195.8 in182.6 in
Width73.5 in76.3 in
Height58.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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