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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: $54,245

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $38,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,060

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $35,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65230iM240i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $38,950 $49,050
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $36,905 $46,295
Premium Package 5,050       2,250  
Wood trim     0 0 0 0
Black exterior trim (optional)     750 750    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     1,000 1,000    
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus Package         700 700
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Track Handling Package         1,700  
M Sport Package         2,300  
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700 700
Apple CarPlay support         300 300
Heated front seats         500 500
Semi-automated parking system         500 500
Leather seating surfaces         1,550 1,550
Premium Package 4,697       2,070  
Wood trim     0 0 0 0
Black exterior trim (optional)     698 698    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     930 930    
Navigation system         1,795 1,795
Driver Assistance Plus Package         645 645
Driver Assistance Package         875 875
Track Handling Package         1,565  
M Sport Package         2,115  
Xenon HID headlights         830  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645 645
Apple CarPlay support         275 275
Heated front seats         460 460
Semi-automated parking system         460 460
Leather seating surfaces         1,425 1,425
Options (change) 5,050 0 1,750 1,750 14,300 7,150
Options (change) 4,697 0 1,628 1,628 13,160 6,580
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $92,925 $111,725 $154,025 $223,825 $54,245 $57,195
Total Invoice $86,486 $103,969 $143,309 $208,314 $51,060 $53,870

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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: $30,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,785
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65230iM240i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$92,925$111,725$154,025$223,825$54,245$57,195
Adjustments for Features-8,210-8,210-13,685-17,78500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,715$103,515$140,340$206,040$54,245$57,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$55,625$121,325$0$2,950
Total Invoice$86,486$103,969$143,309$208,314$51,060$53,870
Adjustments for Features-7,641-7,640-12,733-16,55300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,845$96,329$130,576$191,761$51,060$53,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,484$51,731$112,916$0$2,810

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

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSL2-Series2-Series
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65230iM240i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0$0
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$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$150  
No leather in second row$-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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$17,125$17,125$22,600$26,700$8,915$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,210$8,210$13,685$17,785$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,641-7,640-12,733-16,55300

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

Model Year20172017
ModelSL2-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.7 in105.9 in
Length182.3 in174.9 in
Width73.9 in69.4 in
Height51.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.4 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
8.5 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested170056%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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 limiter0Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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