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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: $54,225

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $96,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,000

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $90,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelSLSL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $136,989 $199,485 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Driver Assistance Package 2,950   950 950 950 950
Wood trim 0 0        
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250 250
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,744   865 865 865 865
Wood trim 0 0        
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230 230
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Options (change) 2,950 0 16,000 16,000 13,400 13,400
Options (change) 2,744 0 14,580 14,580 12,210 12,210
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $151,175 $216,725 $54,225 $55,525 $57,725 $64,225
Total Invoice $140,658 $201,710 $50,000 $51,195 $53,245 $59,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,448
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelSLSL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8621hp V12240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT7T7M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$151,175$216,725$54,225$55,525$57,725$64,225
Adjustments for Features-15,425-20,0250-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,750$196,700$54,225$54,075$57,425$62,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$60,950$150$0$3,350$8,675
Total Invoice$140,658$201,710$50,000$51,195$53,245$59,225
Adjustments for Features-14,352-18,6380-1,337-277-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,306$183,072$50,000$49,858$52,968$57,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$56,766$142$0$3,110$8,007

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

Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelSLSL3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
6-speed manual  $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300    
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Wind blocker, power small$300$300    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Night vision $1750    
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
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$150$150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300    
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100    
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300    
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Leather headliner $1000    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals$75$75    
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
No leather in second row$-300$-300    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$20,250$24,850$4,825$6,275$5,125$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,425$20,025$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,352-18,6380-1,337-277-1,360

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

Model Year20142014
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 Weight4,002 lb.3,411 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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