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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: $43,595 BMW i3 | ||||
| Difference: $64,650 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,710 BMW i3 | ||||
| Difference: $60,110 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | i3 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $44,450 | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 |
| Base Invoice | $42,020 | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 |
| Tera World | 2,600 | |||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Tera World | 2,390 | |||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,160 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | 2,139 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,650 | 3,470 | 3,470 | 2,300 |
| Options (change) | 5,195 | 3,227 | 3,227 | 2,139 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $43,595 | $108,245 | $145,995 | $204,525 |
| Total Invoice | $40,710 | $100,820 | $136,018 | $190,452 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,920 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,116 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | i3 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 168hp E | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | A1 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $43,595 | $108,245 | $145,995 | $204,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,730 | -12,080 | -13,130 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,595 | $97,515 | $133,915 | $191,395 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $36,400 | $93,880 |
| Total Invoice | $40,710 | $100,820 | $136,018 | $190,452 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,994 | -11,254 | -12,227 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,710 | $90,826 | $124,764 | $178,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $33,938 | $87,399 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | i3 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 33 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 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,450 | $18,180 | $19,530 | $20,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $10,730 | $12,080 | $13,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -9,994 | -11,254 | -12,227 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | i3 | SL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,962 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 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 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| 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% |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 0 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 115 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
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