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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: $84,845

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $156,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,610

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $146,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimGT Final EditionM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $63,500
Base Invoice $206,069 $59,100
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500 8,150
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500  
Executive Package   3,500
Competition Package   5,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625 7,415
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185  
Executive Package   3,185
Competition Package   5,005
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 17,000 20,350
Options (change) 15,810 18,515
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $241,605 $84,845
Total Invoice $224,904 $78,610

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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: $157,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $146,767
Model Year20152016
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimGT Final EditionM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8444hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19265/30-20
Total Price$241,605$84,845
Adjustments for Features0-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$241,605$84,335
Total Invoice$224,904$78,610
Adjustments for Features0-473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$224,904$78,137

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

Model Year20152016
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimGT Final EditionM3
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
Painted brake calipers, alternate color $0
Rear spoiler $200
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
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,390$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-473

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

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,726 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
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
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%

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