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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $188,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $175,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135iGT Final Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $221,580
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $206,069
Premium Package 3,700 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Heated front seats 500 500  
HD radio 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100    
Sport Package 1,300    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
iPod integration 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates     4,500
Premium Package 3,365 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Heated front seats 455 455  
HD radio 315 315  
Proximity key 455 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90    
Sport Package 1,185    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
iPod integration 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates     4,185
Options (change) 11,245 8,745 4,500
Options (change) 10,230 7,955 4,185
Destination 825 825 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $40,670 $44,470 $229,105
Total Invoice $37,545 $41,070 $213,279

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $184,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $172,120
Model Year200820082015
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135iGT Final Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6583hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$40,670$44,470$229,105
Adjustments for Features-1500-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,520$44,470$225,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$37,545$41,070$213,279
Adjustments for Features-1380-3,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,407$41,070$209,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,663$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year200820082015
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135iGT Final Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber hood  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $200
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$3,775$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-1380-3,752

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20082015
Model1-SeriesSLS AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in105.5 in
Length171.7 in182.6 in
Width68.8 in76.3 in
Height56.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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 Requested295587%
Total Not Requested42513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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 Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%

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