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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: $93,420

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $53,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,375

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $50,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $145,800 $83,900
Base Invoice $135,594 $77,370
Wood trim 0 0
Power door closers 450 600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Wood trim 0 0
Power door closers 419 545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Auto-dimming headlights   230
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 450 5,695
Options (change) 419 5,180
Destination 905 825
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $147,155 $93,420
Total Invoice $136,918 $86,375

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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: $42,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,504
Model Year20132008
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$147,155$93,420
Adjustments for Features-10,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,365$93,420
Total Invoice$136,918$86,375
Adjustments for Features-10,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,879$86,375

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

Model Year20132008
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
Remote app$25 
Wind blocker, power small$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,890$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,0390

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

Model Year20132008
ModelSL5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in113.7 in
Length181.8 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in72.7 in
Height51.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,068 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 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
8.5 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft314.0 ft3

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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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