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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: $50,945

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $58,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,525

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $54,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelSLSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG228iM235i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $38,650 $48,750
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $36,240 $45,530
Premium 1 Package 3,850        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170      
Wood trim   0 0 350 0
Track Handling Package       2,300  
Premium Package       2,250  
Technology Package       1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Package       950 950
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,550 1,550
Premium 1 Package 3,580        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088      
Wood trim   0 0 320 0
Track Handling Package       2,095  
Premium Package       2,050  
Technology Package       1,775 1,775
Driver Assistance Package       865 865
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Leather seating surfaces       1,410 1,410
Options (change) 5,020 1,170 0 11,300 5,500
Options (change) 4,668 1,088 0 10,290 5,005
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $109,795 $143,695 $202,225 $50,945 $55,245
Total Invoice $102,261 $133,879 $188,313 $47,525 $51,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,635
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelSLSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG228iM235i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$109,795$143,695$202,225$50,945$55,245
Adjustments for Features-7,750-7,750-8,800-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,045$135,945$193,425$50,820$55,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,900$91,380$0$4,425
Total Invoice$102,261$133,879$188,313$47,525$51,530
Adjustments for Features-7,218-7,221-8,195-1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,043$126,658$180,118$47,408$51,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,615$85,075$0$4,122

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

Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelSLSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG228iM235i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer$350 $350  
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Wiper de-icer$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  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Leather door panel trim$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
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,575$16,575$17,625$8,950$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,750$7,750$8,800$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,218-7,221-8,195-1170

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

Model Year20112016
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.3,626 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 1 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 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested190583%
Total Not Requested40017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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