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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: $93,570

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $51,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,510

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $48,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,440 $83,900
Base Invoice $130,609 $77,370
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   910
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 1,180 5,845
Options (change) 1,097 5,315
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 3,000
Total Price $145,095 $93,570
Total Invoice $135,181 $86,510

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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: $41,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,014
Model Year20122008
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$145,095$93,570
Adjustments for Features-10,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,730$93,570
Total Invoice$135,181$86,510
Adjustments for Features-9,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,524$86,510

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

Model Year20122008
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 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,265$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6570

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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 Year20122008
ModelSL5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in113.7 in
Length180.4 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height51.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.2 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft314.0 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
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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