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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: $123,225

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $41,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $113,940

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $39,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelSL5-Series
TrimAMG SL63M5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $151,350 $94,100
Base Invoice $140,756 $87,250
Wood trim, alternative type 1,500 1,080
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,250
Power door closers 450  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Executive Package   6,000
Competition Package   7,300
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
6-speed manual   0
Wood trim, alternative type 1,395 985
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,420
Power door closers 419  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Executive Package   5,460
Competition Package   6,645
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 12,400 27,130
Options (change) 11,533 24,695
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $164,675 $123,225
Total Invoice $153,214 $113,940

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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: $28,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,681
Model Year20172016
ModelSL5-Series
TrimAMG SL63M5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8575hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$164,675$123,225
Adjustments for Features-12,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$152,215$123,225
Total Invoice$153,214$113,940
Adjustments for Features-11,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$141,621$113,940

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

Model Year20172016
ModelSL5-Series
TrimAMG SL63M5
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
Active curve tilting$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,500$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,5930

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

Model Year20172016
ModelSL5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in116.9 in
Length182.3 in193.4 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height51.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,112 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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
1000 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights500Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested150051%
Total Not Requested142549%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport exhaust0No
265/35ZR20 tires200No
Upgraded stability control0No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
575 hp@6000
513 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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