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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: $88,545 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $68,630 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $82,865 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $63,373 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $147,300 | $64,000 |
| Base Invoice | $136,989 | $60,200 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,950 | 8,150 |
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | |
| Executive Package | 3,900 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Competition Package | 4,750 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,324 | 7,500 |
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | |
| Executive Package | 3,590 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,670 | |
| Competition Package | 4,370 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 460 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 8,950 | 23,550 |
| Options (change) | 8,324 | 21,670 |
| Destination | 925 | 995 |
| Total Price | $157,175 | $88,545 |
| Total Invoice | $146,238 | $82,865 |
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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: $56,630 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,208 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 530hp V8 | 444hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/25 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 265/30-20 |
| Total Price | $157,175 | $88,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,000 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $145,175 | $88,545 |
| Total Invoice | $146,238 | $82,865 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,165 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $135,073 | $82,865 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL63 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr 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 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Painted brake calipers, alternate color | $0 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| 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 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $18,475 | $6,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,000 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,165 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,068 lb. | 3,630 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 55% |
| Competition Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport exhaust | 0 | No |
| 285/30YR20 tires | 200 | No |
| Painted brake calipers, alternate color | 0 | No |
| 265/30YR20 tires | 200 | No |
| turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 444 hp@7000 406 lb-ft@1850 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 29% |
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