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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: $38,125

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $163,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,265

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $152,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135iM CoupeGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $46,135 $199,500
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $42,645 $185,535
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Premium Package 2,650 1,950 2,400  
Convenience Package 1,650   2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Proximity key   500    
Obstacle detection, rear   350    
Aluminum trim   0   0
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Premium Package 2,410 1,775 2,185  
Convenience Package 1,500   2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Proximity key   455    
Obstacle detection, rear   320    
Aluminum trim   0   0
Options (change) 7,800 6,300 6,500 0
Options (change) 7,095 5,735 5,915 0
Destination 875 875 875 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,125 $43,525 $53,510 $202,105
Total Invoice $35,265 $40,250 $49,435 $188,140

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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: $160,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $149,579
Model Year2011201120112013
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135iM CoupeGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6335hp I6583hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$38,125$43,525$53,510$202,105
Adjustments for Features-500-350-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$43,525$53,160$198,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,450$15,085$0
Total Invoice$35,265$40,250$49,435$188,140
Adjustments for Features-460-323-3,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,219$40,250$49,112$184,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,031$13,893$0

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

Model Year2011201120112013
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135iM CoupeGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat   $50
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
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
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Synthetic suede trim  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,700$3,650$4,000$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$350$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-323-3,342

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

Model Year20112013
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?
Sunroof900No
Wood trim300No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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 Requested205559%
Total Not Requested140041%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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 Requested205591%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested215592%
Total Not Requested2008%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested124093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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