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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: $40,855

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $146,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,755

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $136,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135i135isBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $183,000
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $170,190
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Sport seats 400 400    
Cold Weather Package 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380  
Heated front seats   500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       1,500
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Sport seats 365 365    
Cold Weather Package 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345  
Heated front seats   455 455  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       1,395
Options (change) 8,730 6,580 6,180 1,500
Options (change) 7,945 5,990 5,625 1,395
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $40,855 $46,805 $50,355 $187,075
Total Invoice $37,755 $43,250 $46,520 $174,160

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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: $143,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133,854
Model Year2013201320132011
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135i135isBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6563hp 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)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$40,855$46,805$50,355$187,075
Adjustments for Features0-400-275-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,855$46,405$50,080$184,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$9,225$0
Total Invoice$37,755$43,250$46,520$174,160
Adjustments for Features0-370-254-2,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,755$42,880$46,266$171,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,125$8,511$0

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

Model Year2013201320132011
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesSLS AMG
Trim128i135i135isBase
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 
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 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
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 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,400$3,275$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$275$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370-254-2,551

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

Model Year20132011
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.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.22.4 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested290569%
Total Not Requested127531%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%

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