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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: $70,425

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $38,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,935

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $36,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLSL5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL63 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $56,500 $64,400
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $52,180 $59,450
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180    
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300    
Wood trim   0    
Sport Package     2,200 2,200
Premium Sound Package     1,400 1,400
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,950 1,950
Convenience Package     2,300 1,900
Navigation system     1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097    
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139    
Wood trim   0    
Sport Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Sound Package     1,275 1,275
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,775 1,775
Convenience Package     2,095 1,730
Navigation system     1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 13,050 10,200
Options (change) 3,236 3,236 11,880 9,285
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 1,000
Total Price $109,305 $147,395 $70,425 $76,475
Total Invoice $101,806 $137,320 $64,935 $70,610

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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: $31,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,351
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLSL5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL63 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8518hp V8300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$109,305$147,395$70,425$76,475
Adjustments for Features-7,000-8,05000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,305$139,345$70,425$76,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$6,050
Total Invoice$101,806$137,320$64,935$70,610
Adjustments for Features-6,520-7,50000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,286$129,820$64,935$70,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,534$0$5,675

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

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLSL5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSL550SL63 AMG535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$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  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$15,475$16,525$8,475$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,000$8,050$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,520-7,50000

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

Model Year20122011
ModelSL5-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in120.7 in
Length180.4 in196.8 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57544%
Total Not Requested72556%

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
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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