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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: $48,755

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $40,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim128i135i135isSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $47,950 $88,200 $112,300 $152,850 $222,000
Premium Package 3,500 2,400 2,400        
M Sport Package 1,900 1,200          
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350        
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100            
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Wood trim 500         0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Premium Package 3,185 2,185 2,185        
M Sport Package 1,730 1,090          
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140        
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90            
Heated front seats 455 455 455        
Wood trim 455         0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500        
Options (change) 10,930 7,630 6,430 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,950 6,945 5,855 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,755 $52,655 $55,305 $89,195 $113,295 $153,845 $224,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,124
Model Year2013201320132018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim128i135i135isSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6M6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,755$52,655$55,305$89,195$113,295$153,845$224,295
Adjustments for Features0-150-25-9,110-12,160-17,635-21,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,755$52,505$55,280$80,085$101,135$136,210$202,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,750$6,525$0$21,050$56,125$122,475

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

Model Year2013201320132018201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim128i135i135isSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Power door closers      $300
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150
Blind spot warning system      $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear      $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system      $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning      $200
Lane keeping assist      $400
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection      $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel      $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers $50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
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$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100    
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting     $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,740$7,890$7,765$16,850$19,900$25,375$29,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$25$9,110$12,160$17,635$21,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-23-102-107-114-222

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

Model Year20132018
Model1-SeriesSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.7 in101.7 in
Length172.2 in182.3 in
Width68.8 in73.9 in
Height55.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,827 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
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 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 limiter0Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
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 support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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