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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $59,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $56,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008200820082008
Modeli3SLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,400 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $39,690 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Tera World 2,500        
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim       0 0
Tera World 2,275        
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 5,550 3,840 3,840 3,840 3,840
Options (change) 5,050 3,571 3,571 3,571 3,571
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $41,445 $101,315 $140,515 $136,615 $194,515
Total Invoice $38,235 $94,375 $130,922 $127,295 $181,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,578
Model Year20162008200820082008
Modeli3SLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine168hp E382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA1T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,445$101,315$140,515$136,615$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-10,265-11,965-11,115-12,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$91,050$128,550$125,500$182,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$38,235$94,375$130,922$127,295$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-9,562-11,148-10,357-11,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,235$84,813$119,774$116,938$169,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,961$32,125$85,093

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008200820082008
Modeli3SLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0    
7.2 kW onboard charger$500    
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Digital instruments$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,715$17,980$19,680$18,830$19,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,265$11,965$11,115$12,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,562-11,148-10,357-11,236

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008
Modeli3SL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in100.8 in
Length157.4 in178.5 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height62.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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