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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,395

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $50,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,435

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $46,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelSLSLSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG230iM240i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $38,950 $49,050
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $36,905 $46,295
Premium I Package 3,170          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Wood trim     0 0 350 0
Track Handling Package         2,300  
Premium Package         2,250  
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700 700
Heated front seats         500 500
Leather seating surfaces         1,550 1,550
Premium I Package 2,948          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Wood trim     0 0 320 0
Track Handling Package         2,115  
Premium Package         2,070  
Navigation system         1,795 1,795
Driver Assistance Package         875 875
Xenon HID headlights         830  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645 645
Heated front seats         460 460
Leather seating surfaces         1,425 1,425
Options (change) 4,810 1,640 1,640 1,640 11,450 5,650
Options (change) 4,473 1,525 1,525 1,525 10,535 5,200
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $102,285 $138,315 $134,415 $192,315 $51,395 $55,695
Total Invoice $95,277 $128,876 $125,249 $179,096 $48,435 $52,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 230i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,593
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelSLSLSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG230iM240i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$102,285$138,315$134,415$192,315$51,395$55,695
Adjustments for Features-6,835-7,635-6,785-7,735-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,450$130,680$127,630$184,580$51,270$55,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,230$32,180$89,130$0$4,425
Total Invoice$95,277$128,876$125,249$179,096$48,435$52,490
Adjustments for Features-6,367-7,114-6,322-7,203-1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,910$121,762$118,927$171,893$48,317$52,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,852$30,017$82,983$0$4,173

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelSLSLSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG230iM240i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$15,850$16,650$15,800$16,750$9,140$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,835$7,635$6,785$7,735$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,367-7,114-6,322-7,203-1180

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelSL2-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in105.9 in
Length178.5 in174.9 in
Width71.5 in69.4 in
Height51.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested190583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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