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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: $67,725

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $29,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,570

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $26,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSL5-Series5-Series
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65530i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $48,295 $53,180
Premium Package 5,050       2,300 1,950
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,080 1,080
Power door closers 450 450 450   600 600
Driver Assistance Plus II         1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package         1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,400 1,400
Luxury Seating Package         1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000 1,000
Heated front seats         500 500
Lighting Package         1,050  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000  
Apple CarPlay support         300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700 700
Upholstered instrument panel         500 500
Premium Package 4,697       2,115 1,795
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 995 995
Power door closers 419 419 419   550 550
Driver Assistance Plus II         1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package         1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,290 1,290
Luxury Seating Package         1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery         920 920
Heated front seats         455 455
Lighting Package         965  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920  
Apple CarPlay support         275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645 645
Upholstered instrument panel         460 460
Options (change) 9,250 4,200 4,200 1,500 15,530 13,130
Options (change) 8,604 3,907 3,907 1,395 14,280 12,075
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $97,125 $115,925 $156,475 $223,575 $67,725 $70,575
Total Invoice $90,393 $107,876 $145,588 $208,081 $63,570 $66,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,535
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSL5-Series5-Series
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65530i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$97,125$115,925$156,475$223,575$67,725$70,575
Adjustments for Features-7,260-7,260-12,735-14,635-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,865$108,665$143,740$208,940$67,225$70,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$53,875$119,075$0$3,350
Total Invoice$90,393$107,876$145,588$208,081$63,570$66,250
Adjustments for Features-6,757-6,756-11,849-13,621-4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,636$101,120$133,739$194,460$63,101$66,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,484$50,103$110,824$0$3,149

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

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSL5-Series5-Series
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65530i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100$100
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Evasive maneuver assist    $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side collision intervention    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents    $100$100
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Text dictation    $50$50
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Chronometer  $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$14,800$14,800$20,275$22,175$8,040$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,260$7,260$12,735$14,635$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,757-6,756-11,849-13,621-4690

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

Model Year20172017
ModelSL5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in117.1 in
Length182.3 in194.6 in
Width73.9 in73.5 in
Height51.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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