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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,595 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $43,280 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,630 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $40,159 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | i3 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $44,450 | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 |
| Base Invoice | $42,020 | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,350 | ||||
| Tera World | 2,600 | ||||
| Park Assistant Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,160 | ||||
| Tera World | 2,390 | ||||
| Park Assistant Package | 920 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,650 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,115 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $44,595 | $87,875 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 |
| Total Invoice | $41,630 | $81,789 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,490 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,047 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | i3 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 168hp E | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | A1 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $44,595 | $87,875 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,790 | -12,840 | -18,315 | -22,415 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,595 | $78,085 | $98,885 | $133,960 | $199,660 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $20,800 | $55,875 | $121,575 |
| Total Invoice | $41,630 | $81,789 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,112 | -11,949 | -17,041 | -20,862 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,630 | $72,677 | $92,020 | $124,640 | $185,824 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $19,343 | $51,963 | $113,147 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | i3 | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| 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, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 33 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,600 | $16,390 | $19,440 | $24,915 | $29,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,790 | $12,840 | $18,315 | $22,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -9,112 | -11,949 | -17,041 | -20,862 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | i3 | SL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,962 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1440 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 15% |
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 15% |
| Park Assistant Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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