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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: $43,375

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $143,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,060

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $134,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014201420142014
ModelSLS AMG3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $183,000 $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $170,190 $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500          
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950 950
Leather seating surfaces   1,450        
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500 500
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Aluminum trim     0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395          
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865 865
Leather seating surfaces   1,320        
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475 475
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Aluminum trim     0 0 0  
Options (change) 1,500 9,700 11,150 11,150 8,550 8,550
Options (change) 1,395 8,825 10,165 10,165 7,795 7,795
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $187,075 $43,375 $49,375 $50,675 $52,875 $59,375
Total Invoice $174,160 $40,060 $45,585 $46,780 $48,830 $54,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $141,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,131
Model Year201120142014201420142014
ModelSLS AMG3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT7M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$187,075$43,375$49,375$50,675$52,875$59,375
Adjustments for Features-2,1150-1,075-2,225-1,075-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$184,960$43,375$48,300$48,450$51,800$56,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,925$5,075$8,425$13,550
Total Invoice$174,160$40,060$45,585$46,780$48,830$54,810
Adjustments for Features-1,9690-992-2,054-993-2,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$172,191$40,060$44,593$44,726$47,837$52,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,533$4,666$7,777$12,488

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

Model Year201120142014201420142014
ModelSLS AMG3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Bright-finished fuel door$100     
Retractable rear spoiler$400     
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50     
Fog light, rear$100     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150     
Metal pedals$75     
No leather in second row$-300     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000     
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,690$3,575$4,650$5,800$4,650$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0$1,075$2,225$1,075$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9690-992-2,054-993-2,262

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

Model Year20112014
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in110.6 in
Length182.6 in182.5 in
Width76.3 in71.3 in
Height49.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested167557%
Total Not Requested127543%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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