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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: $81,245

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $160,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,160

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $148,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimGT Final EditionM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $221,580 $65,500
Base Invoice $206,069 $61,595
Ceramic brake rotors 12,500 8,150
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Full Merino Leather   3,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Blind spot warning system   500
255/35YR19   1,200
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,625 7,500
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185  
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Full Merino Leather   3,310
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Blind spot warning system   460
255/35YR19   1,105
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 17,000 14,750
Options (change) 15,810 13,570
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $241,605 $81,245
Total Invoice $224,904 $76,160

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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: $160,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $149,269
Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMG3-Series
TrimGT Final EditionM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine583hp 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$241,605$81,245
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$241,605$80,685
Total Invoice$224,904$76,160
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$224,904$75,635

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

Model Year20152018
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
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 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400 
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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$5,815$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-525

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

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,727 lb.3,502 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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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