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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: $54,475

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $150,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,310

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $140,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelSLS AMG5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGT528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $201,500 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $187,395 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
iPod integration   400 400 400
Rearview camera   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
iPod integration   365 365 365
Rearview camera   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 0 8,550 7,650 2,650
Options (change) 0 7,790 6,970 2,415
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $204,525 $54,475 $58,625 $63,725
Total Invoice $190,420 $50,310 $54,135 $58,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $148,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138,490
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelSLS AMG5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGT528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine583hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$204,525$54,475$58,625$63,725
Adjustments for Features-1,740000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$202,785$54,475$58,625$63,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,250
Total Invoice$190,420$50,310$54,135$58,875
Adjustments for Features-1,620000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$188,800$50,310$54,135$58,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,825$8,565

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

Model Year2014201120112011
ModelSLS AMG5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGT528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,165$4,425$4,425$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,620000

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

Model Year20142011
ModelSLS AMG5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in116.9 in
Length182.6 in193.1 in
Width76.3 in73.2 in
Height49.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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