Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2009 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013

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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: $101,425

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $41,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,580

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $39,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $135,000 $90,200
Base Invoice $125,550 $83,165
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Premium I Package 3,050  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   5,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Premium I Package 2,836  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   5,005
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 4,190 9,000
Options (change) 3,896 8,190
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300
Total Price $142,665 $101,425
Total Invoice $132,921 $93,580

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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: $35,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,170
Model Year20092013
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$142,665$101,425
Adjustments for Features-5,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,115$101,425
Total Invoice$132,921$93,580
Adjustments for Features-5,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,750$93,580

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

Model Year20092013
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-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
Total Value of Features$13,725$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1710

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

Model Year20092013
ModelSL5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in116.9 in
Length180.4 in193.1 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height51.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,274 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested192564%

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