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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: $65,025

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $47,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,925

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $44,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelSLSLSL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium 1 Package 3,850 3,150        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170        
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Wood trim   0 0      
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Premium Package 2       4,500 4,500  
Premium Package       1,800 1,800  
M Sport Package       4,800    
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,950 1,950 1,950
Convenience Package       1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550  
Sport Package         2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350
iPod integration           400
Premium 1 Package 3,580 2,930        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088        
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139      
Wood trim   0 0      
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Premium Package 2       4,095 4,095  
Premium Package       1,640 1,640  
M Sport Package       4,370    
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,775 1,775 1,775
Convenience Package       1,545 1,545 1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500  
Sport Package         2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320
iPod integration           365
Options (change) 7,320 6,620 2,300 19,100 15,600 9,500
Options (change) 6,807 6,157 2,139 17,405 14,215 8,665
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $112,095 $149,145 $204,525 $65,025 $66,575 $70,575
Total Invoice $104,400 $138,948 $190,452 $59,925 $61,380 $65,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,408
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelSLSLSL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$112,095$149,145$204,525$65,025$66,575$70,575
Adjustments for Features-9,750-10,800-10,800-1,100-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,345$138,345$193,725$63,925$65,775$70,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,000$91,380$0$1,850$6,650
Total Invoice$104,400$138,948$190,452$59,925$61,380$65,125
Adjustments for Features-9,081-10,062-10,057-1,014-7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,319$128,886$180,395$58,911$60,642$65,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,567$85,076$0$1,731$6,214

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

Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelSLSLSL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote app   $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500   
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,000$17,050$17,050$7,350$7,050$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,750$10,800$10,800$1,100$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,081-10,062-10,057-1,014-7380

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

Model Year20112011
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 Weight4,221 lb.3,815 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 SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 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 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested166559%
Total Not Requested117541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested166559%
Total Not Requested117541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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