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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: $69,395

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $125,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,130

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $117,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $189,600 $60,100
Base Invoice $176,328 $55,470
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500  
Premium Package   4,350
Cold Weather Package   750
Rear spoiler   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325  
Premium Package   3,960
Cold Weather Package   685
Rear spoiler   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Wood trim   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,500 7,100
Options (change) 2,325 6,465
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $194,675 $69,395
Total Invoice $181,228 $64,130

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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: $123,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,795
Model Year20122012
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$194,675$69,395
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$193,275$69,395
Total Invoice$181,228$64,130
Adjustments for Features-1,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$179,925$64,130

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

Model Year20122012
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
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 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,640$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3030

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,572 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested276586%
Total Not Requested45014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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