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BMW 8-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 8-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $107,625

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $5,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,156

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $5,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201420142014
Model8-SeriesSLSLSL
TrimM850iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $111,900 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $104,745 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Wood trim     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $112,895 $107,625 $148,225 $216,725
Total Invoice $105,740 $100,156 $137,914 $201,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,147
Model Year2019201420142014
Model8-SeriesSLSLSL
TrimM850iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine523hp V8429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$112,895$107,625$148,225$216,725
Adjustments for Features0-25,320-29,995-36,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,895$82,305$118,230$180,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,925$97,825
Total Invoice$105,740$100,156$137,914$201,710
Adjustments for Features0-23,563-27,908-34,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,740$76,593$110,006$167,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,413$91,057

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Features Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2019201420142014
Model8-SeriesSLSLSL
TrimM850iSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control $150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
Air conditioning $900$900$900
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$28,320$32,995$39,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25,320$29,995$36,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23,563-27,908-34,060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20192014
Model8-SeriesSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.1 in101.8 in
Length191.2 in181.8 in
Width74.9 in73.9 in
Height53.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,479 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom33.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.813.5 ft3

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