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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,645

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $36,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,845

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $34,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelSLSLSLSL5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $60,700 $69,100
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $56,525 $64,250
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Premium I Package 3,170   2,500      
Power trunk closer 520   520      
Tires, run-flat 220 220        
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package         1,600  
Luxury Seating Package         2,400 1,300
Heated front seats         500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Premium I Package 2,948   2,325      
Power trunk closer 484   484      
Tires, run-flat 205 205        
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package         1,455  
Luxury Seating Package         2,185 1,185
Heated front seats         455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500  
Options (change) 7,750 4,060 6,860 3,840 6,950 3,700
Options (change) 7,208 3,776 6,380 3,571 6,325 3,370
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $105,225 $140,735 $139,635 $194,515 $68,645 $73,795
Total Invoice $98,012 $131,127 $130,104 $181,142 $63,845 $68,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,847
Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelSLSLSLSL5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12300hp I6443hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$105,225$140,735$139,635$194,515$68,645$73,795
Adjustments for Features-7,135-7,585-7,535-7,535-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,090$133,150$132,100$186,980$68,295$73,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$34,010$88,890$0$5,500
Total Invoice$98,012$131,127$130,104$181,142$63,845$68,615
Adjustments for Features-6,646-7,067-7,021-7,017-3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,366$124,060$123,083$174,125$63,519$68,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,694$31,717$82,759$0$5,096

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelSLSLSLSL5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power door closers    $300 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera     $200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,600$16,050$16,000$16,000$8,815$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,135$7,585$7,535$7,535$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,646-7,067-7,021-7,017-3260

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082015
ModelSL5-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in120.7 in
Length178.5 in196.8 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height51.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft363.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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