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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: $52,845

BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 330i   
Difference: $59,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,825

BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 330i   
Difference: $54,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelSLSLSL3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG330i340i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $44,850 $50,700
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $42,390 $47,830
Premium 1 Package 3,850        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   750 750
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Wood trim   0 0    
Navigation system       1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier       850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200
Premium 1 Package 3,580        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   690 690
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139    
Wood trim   0 0    
Navigation system       1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier       780  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505
Heated front seats       460 460
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105 1,105
Options (change) 7,320 3,470 2,300 7,000 6,150
Options (change) 6,807 3,227 2,139 6,440 5,660
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $112,095 $145,995 $204,525 $52,845 $57,845
Total Invoice $104,400 $136,018 $190,452 $49,825 $54,485

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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 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,056
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelSLSLSL3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG330i340i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$112,095$145,995$204,525$52,845$57,845
Adjustments for Features-7,000-7,000-8,0500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,095$138,995$196,475$52,845$57,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,900$91,380$0$4,750
Total Invoice$104,400$136,018$190,452$49,825$54,485
Adjustments for Features-6,519-6,522-7,4960-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,881$129,496$182,956$49,825$54,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,615$85,075$0$4,425

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

Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelSLSLSL3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG330i340i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$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  
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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  
Tires, run-flat   $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  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
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 $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 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$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
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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$18,200$18,200$19,250$11,200$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,000$7,000$8,050$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,519-6,522-7,4960-235

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

Model Year20112018
ModelSL3-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in115.0 in
Length180.4 in190.0 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.1 in59.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,016 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
7.2 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.218.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350Yes
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 Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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