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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: $120,145

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $106,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $111,135

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $99,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL65 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $215,250 $94,100
Base Invoice $200,183 $87,250
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,250
Wood trim 0 0
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Executive Package   6,000
Night vision   2,300
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
265/35ZR20   1,300
6-speed manual   0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,420
Wood trim 0 0
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Executive Package   5,460
Night vision   2,095
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
265/35ZR20   1,185
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 8,950 24,050
Options (change) 8,324 21,890
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,000
Total Price $226,425 $120,145
Total Invoice $210,732 $111,135

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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: $93,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,917
Model Year20152016
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL65 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12560hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)900, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$226,425$120,145
Adjustments for Features-12,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$213,875$120,145
Total Invoice$210,732$111,135
Adjustments for Features-11,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$199,052$111,135

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

Model Year20152016
ModelSL5-Series
TrimSL65 AMGM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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
Around view cameras $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
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
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel$2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Leather headliner$1000 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$20,975$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,6800

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

Model Year20152016
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
LED headlights500No
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested100034%
Total Not Requested192566%

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