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

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

Lowest Total Price: $98,625

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $93,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,060

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $88,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL65 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $187,200 $92,900
Base Invoice $174,096 $85,650
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Rear spoiler   0
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 1,640 3,500
Options (change) 1,525 3,185
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300
Total Price $192,315 $98,625
Total Invoice $179,096 $91,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,159
Model Year20082014
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL65 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine604hp V12560hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$192,315$98,625
Adjustments for Features-7,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$184,930$98,625
Total Invoice$179,096$91,060
Adjustments for Features-6,8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$172,219$91,060

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

Model Year20082014
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL65 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$14,025$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8770

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20082014
ModelSL5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in116.9 in
Length178.5 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height51.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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