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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: $80,295

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $64,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,140

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $61,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelSL3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $140,440 $66,500
Base Invoice $130,609 $61,360
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 350
Wood trim 0 0
Premium Package   1,350
Technology Package   3,250
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 320
Wood trim 0 0
Premium Package   1,230
Technology Package   2,960
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 1,180 11,270
Options (change) 1,097 10,255
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 1,700
Total Price $145,095 $80,295
Total Invoice $135,181 $74,140

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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: $58,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,288
Model Year20122009
ModelSL3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine518hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$145,095$80,295
Adjustments for Features-6,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,920$80,295
Total Invoice$135,181$74,140
Adjustments for Features-5,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,428$74,140

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

Model Year20122009
ModelSL3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
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 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,100$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7530

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

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,274 lb.4,145 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
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested149088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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