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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: $77,395

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $76,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,500

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $71,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelSLSL3-Series
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $151,350 $219,850 $66,500
Base Invoice $140,756 $204,461 $61,360
Wood trim 0 0 0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500    
Technology Package     3,250
Premium Package     1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Obstacle detection, rear     350
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Rear spoiler     0
Leather door panel trim     1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Wood trim 0 0 0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395    
Technology Package     2,960
Premium Package     1,230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Obstacle detection, rear     320
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Rear spoiler     0
Leather door panel trim     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 1,500 0 8,370
Options (change) 1,395 0 7,615
Destination 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $153,775 $222,075 $77,395
Total Invoice $143,076 $206,686 $71,500

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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: $62,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,773
Model Year201720172009
ModelSLSL3-Series
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine577hp V8621hp V12414hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$153,775$222,075$77,395
Adjustments for Features-13,760-17,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,015$204,215$77,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$64,200$0
Total Invoice$143,076$206,686$71,500
Adjustments for Features-12,803-16,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,273$190,064$71,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$59,791$0

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

Model Year201720172009
ModelSLSL3-Series
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers $300 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,125$21,225$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,760$17,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,803-16,6220

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

Model Year20172009
ModelSL3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.7 in108.7 in
Length182.3 in180.6 in
Width73.9 in70.2 in
Height51.2 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%

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