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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: $52,695

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $55,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,640

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $50,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelSLSLSLSL2-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG230i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $40,600
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $38,440
Premium I Package 3,750        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140   800
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230  
Wood trim     0 0  
Track Handling Package         2,300
Luxury Design         350
Convenience Tier         1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Steering-linked headlights         800
Premium Tier         2,250
Leather seating surfaces         1,550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200
Premium I Package 3,488        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060   735
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074  
Wood trim     0 0  
Track Handling Package         2,115
Luxury Design         320
Convenience Tier         1,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)         505
Steering-linked headlights         735
Premium Tier         2,070
Leather seating surfaces         1,425
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,105
Options (change) 7,120 2,230 3,370 2,230 11,100
Options (change) 6,622 2,074 3,134 2,074 10,205
Destination 875 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $107,795 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405 $52,695
Total Invoice $100,402 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620 $49,640

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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: $49,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,267
Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelSLSLSLSL2-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG230i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12248hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$107,795$144,805$141,845$200,405$52,695
Adjustments for Features-5,900-6,850-5,900-6,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,895$137,955$135,945$193,455$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$34,050$91,560$0
Total Invoice$100,402$134,912$132,159$186,620$49,640
Adjustments for Features-5,495-6,382-5,497-6,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,907$128,530$126,662$180,148$49,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,623$31,755$85,241$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelSLSLSLSL2-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG230i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 $350 
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app    $25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning    $200
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Ski sack    $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power convertible top    $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 $150 
No leather in second row$-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
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,550$18,500$17,550$18,600$11,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,900$6,850$5,900$6,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,495-6,382-5,497-6,4720

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

Model Year20092018
ModelSL2-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in105.9 in
Length180.4 in174.9 in
Width71.5 in69.4 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 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
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
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 Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested110577%
Total Not Requested32523%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%

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