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

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

Lowest Total Price: $55,145

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $52,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,630

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $49,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920072007
ModelSLSLSLSL3-Series3-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG328i335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $43,200 $49,100
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $39,745 $45,170
Premium I Package 3,750          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140   350 350
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,400 2,400
Wood trim     0 0    
Sport Package         1,200 1,300
Premium Package         2,650 1,550
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
iPod integration         400 400
Heated front seats         500 500
Proximity key         500 500
Satellite radio         595 595
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           100
Premium I Package 3,488          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060   320 320
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,135 2,135
Wood trim     0 0    
Sport Package         1,090 1,185
Premium Package         2,410 1,410
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)         430 430
iPod integration         365 365
Heated front seats         455 455
Proximity key         455 455
Satellite radio         540 540
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           90
Options (change) 7,120 2,230 3,370 2,230 11,170 10,270
Options (change) 6,622 2,074 3,134 2,074 10,110 9,295
Destination 875 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,795 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405 $55,145 $60,145
Total Invoice $100,402 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620 $50,630 $55,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,679
Model Year200920092009200920072007
ModelSLSLSLSL3-Series3-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG328i335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$107,795$144,805$141,845$200,405$55,145$60,145
Adjustments for Features-7,615-7,915-6,965-8,0150-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,180$136,890$134,880$192,390$55,145$59,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,710$34,700$92,210$0$4,650
Total Invoice$100,402$134,912$132,159$186,620$50,630$55,240
Adjustments for Features-7,093-7,374-6,489-7,4640-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,309$127,538$125,670$179,156$50,630$54,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,229$32,361$85,847$0$4,289

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

Model Year200920092009200920072007
ModelSLSLSLSL3-Series3-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG328i335i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350 $350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
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  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk    $75$75
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$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,365$9,665$8,715$9,765$1,750$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,615$7,915$6,965$8,015$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,093-7,374-6,489-7,4640-321

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

Model Year20092007
ModelSL3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.8 in108.7 in
Length180.4 in180.6 in
Width71.5 in70.2 in
Height51.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I 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 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested92588%
Total Not Requested12512%

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