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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: $111,945

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $47,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $103,670

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $44,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL63 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $147,300 $93,600
Base Invoice $136,989 $86,790
Night vision 2,260 2,300
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,250
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
265/35ZR20   1,300
6-speed manual   0
Night vision 2,102 2,095
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,420
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
265/35ZR20   1,185
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 11,210 16,350
Options (change) 10,426 14,885
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $159,435 $111,945
Total Invoice $148,340 $103,670

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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: $34,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,040
Model Year20142015
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$159,435$111,945
Adjustments for Features-12,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$146,935$111,945
Total Invoice$148,340$103,670
Adjustments for Features-11,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$136,710$103,670

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

Model Year20142015
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 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 $100
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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$17,075$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,6300

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

Model Year20142015
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%

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