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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,955 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $100,020 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,185 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $93,427 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 135is | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $36,900 | $44,100 | $47,950 | $148,050 | $215,250 |
| Base Invoice | $34,130 | $40,750 | $44,295 | $137,687 | $200,183 |
| Premium Package | 3,500 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| M Sport Package | 1,900 | 1,200 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,350 | 2,350 | 2,350 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 380 | 380 | 380 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | ||||
| Wood trim | 500 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| M Sport Package | 1,730 | 1,090 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,140 | 2,140 | 2,140 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 345 | 345 | 345 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | ||||
| Wood trim | 455 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,130 | 7,630 | 6,430 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 10,130 | 6,945 | 5,855 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $48,955 | $52,655 | $55,305 | $148,975 | $217,475 |
| Total Invoice | $45,185 | $48,620 | $51,075 | $138,612 | $202,408 |
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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: $85,245 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,680 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 135is | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 320hp I6 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 215/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $48,955 | $52,655 | $55,305 | $148,975 | $217,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | -25 | -125 | 0 | -14,800 | -21,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,930 | $52,530 | $55,305 | $134,175 | $196,375 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,600 | $6,375 | $0 | $62,200 |
| Total Invoice | $45,185 | $48,620 | $51,075 | $138,612 | $202,408 |
| Adjustments for Features | -23 | -115 | 0 | -13,770 | -19,638 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,162 | $48,505 | $51,075 | $124,842 | $182,770 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,343 | $5,913 | $0 | $57,928 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series | SL | SL |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 135is | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $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 | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | $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 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,450 | $6,550 | $6,425 | $21,225 | $27,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $25 | $125 | $0 | $14,800 | $21,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -23 | -115 | 0 | -13,770 | -19,638 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | 1-Series | SL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.8 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 181.8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 51.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,495 lb. | 3,936 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 42.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2905 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 11% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1705 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 18% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1705 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 18% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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