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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: $62,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,825

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $58,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLSL
Trim128i135iSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,500 $40,650 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $31,940 $37,600 $96,395 $130,609
Sport Package 1,300 1,100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100      
Premium Package 2,250 1,950    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Convenience Package 1,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Proximity key   500    
Obstacle detection, rear   350 1,180 1,180
Wood trim       0
Sport Package 1,185 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90      
Premium Package 2,050 1,775    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Convenience Package 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Proximity key   455    
Obstacle detection, rear   320 1,097 1,097
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 8,800 7,400 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 8,010 6,735 1,097 1,097
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $44,175 $48,925 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $40,825 $45,210 $99,667 $135,181

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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: $52,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,922
Model Year2011201120122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLSL
Trim128i135iSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,175$48,925$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-150-10,650-11,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,175$48,775$96,355$133,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$37,040
Total Invoice$40,825$45,210$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-139-9,920-10,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,825$45,071$89,747$124,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,246$0$34,533

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

Model Year2011201120122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLSL
Trim128i135iSL550SL63 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 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
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
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
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $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
Massage, passenger seat   $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,675$5,825$16,325$17,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$10,650$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-9,920-10,901

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

Model Year20112012
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
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
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
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 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?
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
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 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%

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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