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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: $116,975

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $42,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $107,735

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $41,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $147,300 $92,900
Base Invoice $136,989 $85,650
Night vision 2,260 2,600
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,250
Power door closers 450  
Executive Package   5,500
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
265/35ZR20   1,300
6-speed manual   0
Night vision 2,102 2,365
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,420
Power door closers 419  
Executive Package   5,005
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
265/35ZR20   1,185
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 11,660 22,150
Options (change) 10,845 20,160
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $159,885 $116,975
Total Invoice $148,759 $107,735

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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: $32,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,580
Model Year20142014
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine530hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$159,885$116,975
Adjustments for Features-10,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$149,735$116,975
Total Invoice$148,759$107,735
Adjustments for Features-9,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$139,315$107,735

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

Model Year20142014
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Wind blocker, power small$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$16,200$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,4440

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

Model Year20142014
ModelSL5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in116.9 in
Length181.8 in193.4 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height51.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,068 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.3 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
265/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
265/35ZR20 tires200No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
6-speed manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
1000 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested0100%
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
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150047%
Total Not Requested167553%

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