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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,425

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $101,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,850

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $95,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLSL
Trim128i135iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,200 $40,350 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $31,645 $37,300 $136,989 $199,485
Sport Package 1,300 1,100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 120    
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
iPod integration 400 400    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
HD radio 350 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Wood trim     0 0
Sport Package 1,185 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 110    
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
iPod integration 365 365    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
HD radio 315 315    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 11,350 9,970 0 0
Options (change) 10,330 9,075 0 0
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,425 $51,195 $148,225 $216,725
Total Invoice $42,850 $47,250 $137,914 $201,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,107
Model Year2010201020142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLSL
Trim128i135iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,425$51,195$148,225$216,725
Adjustments for Features0-250-15,000-21,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,425$50,945$133,225$195,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,520$0$61,900
Total Invoice$42,850$47,250$137,914$201,710
Adjustments for Features0-231-13,957-20,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,850$47,019$123,957$181,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,169$0$57,649

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2010201020142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLSL
Trim128i135iSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,275$21,025$27,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$15,000$21,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-13,957-20,104

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102014
Model1-SeriesSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.7 in101.8 in
Length172.2 in181.8 in
Width68.8 in73.9 in
Height55.6 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.513.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested325596%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%

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