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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: $81,595

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $117,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,470

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $109,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $183,000 $64,000
Base Invoice $170,190 $60,200
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500 8,150
Executive Package   3,900
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
255/35YR19   1,200
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625 7,500
Executive Package   3,590
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
255/35YR19   1,105
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 14,000 16,600
Options (change) 13,020 15,275
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $199,575 $81,595
Total Invoice $185,785 $76,470

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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: $120,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111,433
Model Year20112017
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$199,575$81,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$199,575$79,335
Total Invoice$185,785$76,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$185,785$74,352

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

Model Year20112017
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,118

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

Model Year20112017
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.3,502 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 M3

255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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