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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: $75,595

BMW 3-Series M3 Competition   
Difference: $123,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3 Competition
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $189,600 $72,800
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000  
Carbon fiber trim 4,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Blind spot warning system   500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930  
Carbon fiber trim 4,185  
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Blind spot warning system   460
Options (change) 7,000 1,800
Options (change) 6,510 1,655
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $199,175 $75,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $121,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $181,120
Model Year20122021
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3 Competition
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8503hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19275/35-19
Total Price$199,175$75,595
Adjustments for Features-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$197,410$75,595

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

Model Year20122021
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimBaseM3 Competition
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers, alternate color $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
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
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,440$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6430

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

Model Year20122021
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in112.2 in
Length182.6 in185.7 in
Width76.3 in71.9 in
Height49.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3 Competition

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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