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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: $78,375 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $68,330 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $72,435 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $64,064 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $145,800 | $212,240 | $67,550 |
| Base Invoice | $135,594 | $197,383 | $62,345 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,350 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | ||
| App support | 250 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,230 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | ||
| App support | 230 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 8,250 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 7,515 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $146,705 | $214,445 | $78,375 |
| Total Invoice | $136,499 | $199,588 | $72,435 |
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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: $60,780 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,039 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 900, 12 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $146,705 | $214,445 | $78,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,550 | -15,450 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $139,155 | $198,995 | $78,375 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $59,840 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $136,499 | $199,588 | $72,435 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,025 | -14,380 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $129,474 | $185,208 | $72,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $55,734 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||
| 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 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,050 | $18,950 | $3,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,550 | $15,450 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,025 | -14,380 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 54.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,002 lb. | 3,793 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1340 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 29% |
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