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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $74,395 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $69,300 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $69,090 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $64,789 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $139,050 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $129,316 | $57,720 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Executive Package | 4,300 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Executive Package | 3,915 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 1,170 | 11,400 |
| Options (change) | 1,088 | 10,375 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $143,695 | $74,395 |
| Total Invoice | $133,879 | $69,090 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,175 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,219 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 518hp V8 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 12/19 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $143,695 | $74,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,125 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $135,570 | $74,395 |
| Total Invoice | $133,879 | $69,090 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,570 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $126,309 | $69,090 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $15,600 | $7,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,125 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,570 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,274 lb. | 3,595 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 76% |
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