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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: $84,245

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $79,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,050

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $74,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelSL3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $145,800 $62,000
Base Invoice $135,594 $57,720
Premium 1 Package 4,300  
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 8,150
Executive Package   4,300
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
255/35YR19   1,200
Sunroof   0
Premium 1 Package 3,999  
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 7,415
Executive Package   3,915
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Semi-automated parking system   455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
255/35YR19   1,090
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 16,925 21,250
Options (change) 15,740 19,335
Destination 905 995
Total Price $163,630 $84,245
Total Invoice $152,239 $78,050

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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: $67,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,931
Model Year20132015
ModelSL3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$163,630$84,245
Adjustments for Features-12,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$151,530$84,245
Total Invoice$152,239$78,050
Adjustments for Features-11,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$140,981$78,050

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

Model Year20132015
ModelSL3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,175$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,2580

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

Model Year20132015
ModelSL3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in110.6 in
Length181.8 in182.5 in
Width73.9 in71.3 in
Height51.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,068 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested160052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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