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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: $44,175

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $61,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,825

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $57,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009200920092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim128i135iSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,500 $40,650 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $31,940 $37,600 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Sport Package 1,300 1,100        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100          
Premium Package 2,250 1,950        
Convenience Package 1,650          
Navigation system 2,100 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Obstacle detection, rear   350 1,140   1,140  
Proximity key   500        
Premium I Package     3,750      
Wood trim         0 0
Sport Package 1,185 1,000        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90          
Premium Package 2,050 1,775        
Convenience Package 1,500          
Navigation system 1,910 1,910        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Obstacle detection, rear   320 1,060   1,060  
Proximity key   455        
Premium I Package     3,488      
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 8,800 7,400 4,890 0 1,140 0
Options (change) 8,010 6,735 4,548 0 1,060 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $44,175 $48,925 $105,565 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175
Total Invoice $40,825 $45,210 $98,328 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546

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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: $50,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,653
Model Year201120112009200920092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim128i135iSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,175$48,925$105,565$142,575$139,615$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-150-10,575-11,525-10,575-11,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,175$48,775$94,990$131,050$129,040$186,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$36,060$34,050$91,560
Total Invoice$40,825$45,210$98,328$132,838$130,085$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-139-9,850-10,738-9,853-10,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,825$45,071$88,478$122,100$120,232$173,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,246$0$33,622$31,754$85,242

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

Model Year201120112009200920092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim128i135iSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Power convertible top$4000$4000    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200    
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,000$6,150$16,575$17,525$16,575$17,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$10,575$11,525$10,575$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-9,850-10,738-9,853-10,826

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

Model Year20112009
Model1-SeriesSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.7 in100.8 in
Length172.2 in180.4 in
Width68.8 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.510.2 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
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested235592%
Total Not Requested2008%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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?
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested205591%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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