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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: $49,145 BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||
| Difference: $62,950 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,380 BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||
| Difference: $58,020 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 330i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 | $40,250 |
| Base Invoice | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 | $38,115 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,850 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | 750 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,700 | |||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | |||
| Luxury Design | 0 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,580 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | 690 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | 2,139 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,565 | |||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | |||
| Luxury Design | 0 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | |||
| Heated front seats | 460 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,320 | 3,470 | 2,300 | 7,900 |
| Options (change) | 6,807 | 3,227 | 2,139 | 7,270 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $112,095 | $145,995 | $204,525 | $49,145 |
| Total Invoice | $104,400 | $136,018 | $190,452 | $46,380 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,575 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,357 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 330i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 255hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $112,095 | $145,995 | $204,525 | $49,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,375 | -10,375 | -11,425 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $101,720 | $135,620 | $193,100 | $49,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,900 | $91,380 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $104,400 | $136,018 | $190,452 | $46,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,663 | -9,666 | -10,639 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $94,737 | $126,352 | $179,813 | $46,380 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $31,615 | $85,076 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | 330i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $18,175 | $18,175 | $19,225 | $7,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $10,375 | $10,375 | $11,425 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,663 | -9,666 | -10,639 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2019 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 56.0 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 | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 55% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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