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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: $56,915

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $167,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,130

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $156,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimGT Final EditionM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $221,580 $48,900
Base Invoice $206,069 $44,680
Power front seats   995
Cold Weather Package   750
Adjustable seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Navigation system   1,800
Xenon HID headlights   700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Power front seats   905
Cold Weather Package   685
Adjustable seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Navigation system   1,640
Xenon HID headlights   635
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 0 6,320
Options (change) 0 5,755
Destination 925 695
Gas Tax 2,100 1,000
Total Price $224,605 $56,915
Total Invoice $209,094 $52,130

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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: $162,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152,128
Model Year20152006
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimGT Final EditionM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine583hp V8333hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$224,605$56,915
Adjustments for Features-5,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$219,410$56,915
Total Invoice$209,094$52,130
Adjustments for Features-4,8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$204,258$52,130

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

Model Year20152006
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimGT Final EditionM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,905$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8360

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

Model Year20152006
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.5 in107.3 in
Length182.6 in176.7 in
Width76.3 in69.2 in
Height49.3 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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