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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: $52,645 BMW 3-Series 330i | |||||
| Difference: $42,530 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,595 BMW 3-Series 330i | |||||
| Difference: $38,984 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2019 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 330i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 | $40,250 |
| Base Invoice | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 | $38,115 |
| Premium Package | 5,050 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | ||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 3,100 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 600 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | ||||
| Premium Package | 4,697 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | ||||
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | ||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | ||||
| Executive Tier | 2,850 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 550 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,300 | 2,250 | 2,250 | 0 | 11,400 |
| Options (change) | 6,790 | 2,093 | 2,093 | 0 | 10,485 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $95,175 | $113,975 | $154,525 | $222,075 | $52,645 |
| Total Invoice | $88,579 | $106,062 | $143,774 | $206,686 | $49,595 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,445 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,667 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2019 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 330i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 255hp I4 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $95,175 | $113,975 | $154,525 | $222,075 | $52,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,085 | -11,085 | -16,560 | -18,760 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $84,090 | $102,890 | $137,965 | $203,315 | $52,645 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,800 | $53,875 | $119,225 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $88,579 | $106,062 | $143,774 | $206,686 | $49,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,317 | -10,315 | -15,408 | -17,460 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $78,262 | $95,747 | $128,366 | $189,226 | $49,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $17,485 | $50,104 | $110,964 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2019 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | 3-Series |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 330i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $17,050 | $17,050 | $22,525 | $24,725 | $5,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,085 | $11,085 | $16,560 | $18,760 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,317 | -10,315 | -15,408 | -17,460 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Model | SL | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,827 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 52% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 33% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 29% |
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