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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: $42,945

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $159,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,650

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $148,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135iGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $199,500
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $185,535
Convenience Package 1,650    
Premium Package 3,400 1,750  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 700    
BMW Assist 650 650  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100    
Sport Package 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key   500  
Heated front seats   500  
Obstacle detection, rear   380  
Aluminum trim   0 0
Convenience Package 1,500    
Premium Package 3,095 1,595  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 635    
BMW Assist 590 590  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90    
Sport Package 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key   455  
Heated front seats   455  
Obstacle detection, rear   345  
Aluminum trim   0 0
Options (change) 10,850 6,830 0
Options (change) 9,870 6,215 0
Destination 895 895 905
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $42,945 $47,025 $202,105
Total Invoice $39,650 $43,445 $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: $156,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145,610
Model Year201220122013
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135iGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6583hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$42,945$47,025$202,105
Adjustments for Features-5000-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$47,025$198,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,580$0
Total Invoice$39,650$43,445$188,140
Adjustments for Features-4620-3,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,188$43,445$184,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,257$0

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

Model Year201220122013
Model1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135iGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
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$4,000$3,500$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments-4620-3,342

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

Model Year20122013
Model1-SeriesSLS AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in105.5 in
Length172.2 in182.6 in
Width68.8 in76.3 in
Height56.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,209 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265567%
Total Not Requested132533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%

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