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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: $59,025

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $48,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,410

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $45,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920112011
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 $46,450 $52,650
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $42,935 $48,640
Premium I Package 3,750          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140      
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,400 2,400
Wood trim     0 0    
M Sport Package         2,800  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100 100
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Convenience Package         1,250 1,250
Premium Package         1,650 1,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Heated front seats         500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Sport Package           2,800
iPod integration           400
Premium I Package 3,488          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060      
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,135 2,135
Wood trim     0 0    
M Sport Package         2,550  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90 90
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Convenience Package         1,140 1,140
Premium Package         1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Heated front seats         455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Sport Package           2,550
iPod integration           365
Options (change) 7,120 2,230 3,370 2,230 11,700 12,100
Options (change) 6,622 2,074 3,134 2,074 10,600 10,965
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,795 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405 $59,025 $65,625
Total Invoice $100,402 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620 $54,410 $60,480

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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: $42,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,906
Model Year200920092009200920112011
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
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10180, 8180, 8
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$59,025$65,625
Adjustments for Features-7,475-8,425-7,475-8,525-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,320$136,380$134,370$191,880$58,075$65,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,060$34,050$91,560$0$7,550
Total Invoice$100,402$134,912$132,159$186,620$54,410$60,480
Adjustments for Features-6,962-7,849-6,965-7,939-8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,440$127,063$125,194$178,681$53,534$60,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,623$31,754$85,241$0$6,946

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

Model Year200920092009200920112011
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 manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $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
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$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
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information    $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$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 door panel trim$250$250$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$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
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 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$100
Total Value of Features$9,650$10,600$9,650$10,700$3,125$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,475$8,425$7,475$8,525$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,962-7,849-6,965-7,939-8760

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

Model Year20092011
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, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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