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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,705

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $117,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,395

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $109,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $183,000 $58,400
Base Invoice $170,190 $53,910
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Technology Package   3,250
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   2,000
Rear spoiler   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   380
iPod integration   400
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Technology Package   2,960
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   1,820
Rear spoiler   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   345
iPod integration   365
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,500 9,130
Options (change) 1,395 8,310
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $187,075 $69,705
Total Invoice $174,160 $64,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $116,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108,578
Model Year20112010
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$187,075$69,705
Adjustments for Features-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$185,800$69,705
Total Invoice$174,160$64,395
Adjustments for Features-1,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$172,973$64,395

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112010
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,265$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112010
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.5 in108.7 in
Length182.6 in181.1 in
Width76.3 in70.2 in
Height49.3 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested99059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102589%
Total Not Requested12511%

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