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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: $89,945 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $137,480 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $83,250 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $128,412 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL65 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $215,250 | $63,500 |
| Base Invoice | $200,183 | $59,100 |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 1,000 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,950 | 8,150 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,700 | |
| Executive Package | 3,500 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | |
| Competition Package | 5,500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 930 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,324 | 7,415 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,545 | |
| Executive Package | 3,185 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | |
| Competition Package | 5,005 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 9,950 | 25,450 |
| Options (change) | 9,254 | 23,155 |
| Destination | 925 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $227,425 | $89,945 |
| Total Invoice | $211,662 | $83,250 |
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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: $120,405 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112,520 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL65 AMG | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 621hp V12 | 444hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/25 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 900, 12 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 265/30-20 |
| Total Price | $227,425 | $89,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -17,075 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $210,350 | $89,945 |
| Total Invoice | $211,662 | $83,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | -15,892 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $195,770 | $83,250 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL65 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 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| 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 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers, alternate color | $0 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $24,275 | $7,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $17,075 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -15,892 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| 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. | 3,595 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 34% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 650 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 50% |
| Competition Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| 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 | 1500 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 30% |
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