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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: $68,275

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $45,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,880

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $42,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelSLSLSL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $106,700 $147,300 $214,500 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $99,231 $136,989 $199,485 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950   1,350 1,350 1,750
Night vision 2,260 2,260   2,600 2,600 2,600
Power door closers 450 450        
Wood trim   0 0      
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500
Sport Package       2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium Package 2       4,500 4,500  
Premium Package       1,800 1,800  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,950 1,950 1,950
Convenience Package       1,700 1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package       650 650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000    
App support       250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550  
Dynamic Handling Package         2,700 2,700
iPod integration           400
Rearview camera           400
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744   1,230 1,230 1,595
Night vision 2,102 2,102   2,365 2,365 2,365
Power door closers 419 419        
Wood trim   0 0      
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475
Sport Package       2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2       4,095 4,095  
Premium Package       1,640 1,640  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,775 1,775 1,775
Convenience Package       1,545 1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package       590 590 590
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910    
App support       230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500  
Dynamic Handling Package         2,455 2,455
iPod integration           365
Rearview camera           365
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320
Options (change) 5,660 5,660 0 22,350 23,150 17,850
Options (change) 5,265 5,265 0 20,360 21,085 16,265
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $113,285 $153,885 $216,725 $68,275 $74,125 $78,925
Total Invoice $105,421 $143,179 $201,710 $62,880 $68,250 $72,725

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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: $36,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,537
Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelSLSLSL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG528i535i550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12600, 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$113,285$153,885$216,725$68,275$74,125$78,925
Adjustments for Features-8,700-13,375-15,925-100-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,585$140,510$200,800$68,175$73,525$78,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,925$96,215$0$5,350$10,750
Total Invoice$105,421$143,179$201,710$62,880$68,250$72,725
Adjustments for Features-8,096-12,444-14,822-92-5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,325$130,735$186,888$62,788$67,698$72,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,410$89,563$0$4,910$9,937

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

Model Year201420142014201120112011
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$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150   
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler $200$200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200   
Leather headliner  $1000   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Total Value of Features$14,050$18,725$21,275$5,450$5,950$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,700$13,375$15,925$100$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,096-12,444-14,822-92-5520

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

Model Year20142011
ModelSL5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in116.9 in
Length181.8 in193.1 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height51.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,815 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
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 upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
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 upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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