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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $117,675

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $93,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $110,095

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $86,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMG5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $189,600 $102,600
Base Invoice $176,328 $96,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000  
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500 1,080
Ceramic brake rotors 12,750 8,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930  
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325 995
Ceramic brake rotors 11,858 7,820
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 18,750 13,080
Options (change) 17,438 12,000
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 1,000
Total Price $210,925 $117,675
Total Invoice $196,341 $110,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $101,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,576
Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMG5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19275/40-19
Total Price$210,925$117,675
Adjustments for Features0-7,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$210,925$109,840
Total Invoice$196,341$110,095
Adjustments for Features0-7,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$196,341$102,765

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMG5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Gesture control system $100
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,615$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,330

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMG5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in117.1 in
Length182.6 in194.6 in
Width76.3 in73.5 in
Height49.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft318.7 ft3

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