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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: $48,705

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $61,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,955

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $57,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201120112011
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim128i135i135isSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $47,950 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $34,130 $40,750 $44,295 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Premium Package 3,500 2,400 2,400      
M Sport Package 1,900          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100          
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350      
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Cold Weather Package 700          
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380 1,170 1,170  
Wood trim 500       0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Sport seats   400        
Heated front seats   500 500      
Premium 1 Package       3,850    
Premium Package 3,185 2,185 2,185      
M Sport Package 1,730          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90          
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140      
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Cold Weather Package 635          
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345 1,088 1,088  
Wood trim 455       0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Sport seats   365        
Heated front seats   455 455      
Premium 1 Package       3,580    
Options (change) 10,880 6,580 6,180 5,020 1,170 0
Options (change) 9,900 5,990 5,625 4,668 1,088 0
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $48,705 $51,605 $55,055 $109,795 $143,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $44,955 $47,665 $50,845 $102,261 $133,879 $188,313

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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: $50,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,619
Model Year201320132013201120112011
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim128i135i135isSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,705$51,605$55,055$109,795$143,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features-25-1250-10,425-10,425-11,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,680$51,480$55,055$99,370$133,270$190,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$6,375$0$33,900$91,380
Total Invoice$44,955$47,665$50,845$102,261$133,879$188,313
Adjustments for Features-23-1150-9,710-9,713-10,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,932$47,550$50,845$92,551$124,166$177,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,618$5,913$0$31,615$85,076

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

Model Year201320132013201120112011
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLSLSL
Trim128i135i135isSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 $0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150 $150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,375$6,475$6,350$16,775$16,775$17,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$125$0$10,425$10,425$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1150-9,710-9,713-10,686

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

Model Year20132011
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested290589%
Total Not Requested37511%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport seats
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 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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