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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,795

BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i   
Difference: $50,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,045

BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i   
Difference: $46,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelSLSLSLSL3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG328i335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $41,850 $47,250
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $39,180 $44,150
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Premium I Package 3,170          
Power trunk closer 520   520      
Tires, run-flat 220 220        
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Wood trim     0 0    
Sport Line         2,500 1,700
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Premium Package         2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights         900  
Dynamic Handling Package         1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Heated front seats         500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Premium I Package 2,948          
Power trunk closer 484   484      
Tires, run-flat 205 205        
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Wood trim     0 0    
Sport Line         2,275 1,545
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Premium Package         2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights         820  
Dynamic Handling Package         910 910
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Heated front seats         455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,090 1,090
Options (change) 7,750 4,060 4,360 3,840 11,950 10,250
Options (change) 7,208 3,776 4,055 3,571 10,870 9,320
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $105,225 $140,735 $137,135 $194,515 $54,795 $58,495
Total Invoice $98,012 $131,127 $127,779 $181,142 $51,045 $54,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,043
Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelSLSLSLSL3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG328i335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$105,225$140,735$137,135$194,515$54,795$58,495
Adjustments for Features-6,360-6,810-6,160-6,76000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,865$133,925$130,975$187,755$54,795$58,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$32,110$88,890$0$3,700
Total Invoice$98,012$131,127$127,779$181,142$51,045$54,465
Adjustments for Features-5,924-6,345-5,740-6,29500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,088$124,782$122,039$174,847$51,045$54,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,694$29,951$82,759$0$3,420

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelSLSLSLSL3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG328i335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
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
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400
Infotainment 
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
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
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
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  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,275$17,725$17,075$17,675$10,915$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,360$6,810$6,160$6,760$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,924-6,345-5,740-6,29500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082015
ModelSL3-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in115.0 in
Length178.5 in190.0 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.0 in59.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
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 Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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