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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: $75,095

BMW 3-Series M3 Competition   
Difference: $75,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132021
ModelSL3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM3 Competition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $145,800 $72,800
Premium 1 Package 4,300  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium 1 Package 3,999  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 4,300 1,300
Options (change) 3,999 1,195
Destination 905 995
Total Price $151,005 $75,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,212
Model Year20132021
ModelSL3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM3 Competition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8503hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/35-19
Total Price$151,005$75,095
Adjustments for Features-17,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,705$75,095

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

Model Year20132021
ModelSL3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM3 Competition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers, alternate color $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$23,600$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,0960

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20132021
ModelSL3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in112.2 in
Length181.8 in185.7 in
Width73.9 in71.9 in
Height51.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,068 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.5 ft316.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

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 - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested210069%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3 Competition

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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