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

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $146,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $136,805

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
Modeli3SLS AMG
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,400 $183,000
Base Invoice $39,690 $170,190
Tera World 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Tera World 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Options (change) 3,050 0
Options (change) 2,775 0
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 1,700
Total Price $38,945 $185,575
Total Invoice $35,960 $172,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $144,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,794
Model Year20152011
Modeli3SLS AMG
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E563hp V8
TransmissionA1T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19265/35-19
Total Price$38,945$185,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$183,415
Total Invoice$35,960$172,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$170,754

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20152011
Modeli3SLS AMG
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,550$7,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,011

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20152011
Modeli3SLS AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in105.5 in
Length157.4 in182.6 in
Width69.9 in76.3 in
Height62.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested70024%

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