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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: $64,395

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $44,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,360

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $42,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSLSL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180      
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300      
Wood trim   0      
M Sport Package     4,800 4,800  
Luxury Seating Package     2,400 2,400 2,400
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Premium Package     2,250 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Proximity key     1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Convenience Package         1,700
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097      
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139      
Wood trim   0      
M Sport Package     4,370 4,370  
Luxury Seating Package     2,185 2,185 2,185
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Premium Package     2,050 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Proximity key     910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Convenience Package         1,545
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 16,600 15,350 7,350
Options (change) 3,236 3,236 15,135 13,995 6,690
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $109,305 $147,395 $64,395 $68,745 $70,245
Total Invoice $101,806 $137,320 $59,360 $63,370 $64,805

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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: $36,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,339
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSLSL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$109,305$147,395$64,395$68,745$70,245
Adjustments for Features-9,150-10,200-450-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,155$137,195$63,945$68,295$70,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$4,350$6,300
Total Invoice$101,806$137,320$59,360$63,370$64,805
Adjustments for Features-8,522-9,503-415-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,284$127,817$58,945$62,955$64,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$0$4,010$5,860

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSLSL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$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   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $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   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,025$17,075$7,325$7,325$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,150$10,200$450$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,522-9,503-415-4150

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

Model Year20122012
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
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

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