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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: $45,425

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $61,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,920

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $57,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG228iM235i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $29,710 $39,830
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180    
Wood trim   0 0 0
Power front sport seats     0  
Sport Line     2,300  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)     0  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,000  
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Technology Package     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     4,050 2,300
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunroof       0
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097    
Wood trim   0 0 0
Power front sport seats     0  
Sport Line     2,095  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)     0  
Dynamic Handling Package     910  
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Technology Package     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     3,685 2,095
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 12,400 6,450
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 11,285 5,870
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $45,425 $50,475
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $41,920 $46,625

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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: $51,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,990
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG228iM235i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8518hp V8240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$45,425$50,475
Adjustments for Features-10,500-11,550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,505$133,545$45,400$50,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$5,075
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$41,920$46,625
Adjustments for Features-9,780-10,761-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,887$124,420$41,897$46,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$0$4,728

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

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG228iM235i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Wiper de-icer$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  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic 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
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$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  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,800$17,850$6,325$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,500$11,550$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,780-10,761-230

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

Model Year20122014
ModelSL2-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in105.9 in
Length180.4 in174.5 in
Width71.5 in69.8 in
Height51.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.1 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 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested280568%
Total Not Requested130032%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Total Requested200583%
Total Not Requested40017%

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