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BMW i8 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 i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $105,945 Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | ||||
| Difference: $29,757 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $98,681 Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | ||||
| Difference: $26,601 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | i8 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $136,500 | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 |
| Base Invoice | $126,260 | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 |
| Giga World | 2,000 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Giga World | 1,820 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,000 | 1,170 | 1,170 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,820 | 1,088 | 1,088 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | -3,793 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $135,702 | $105,945 | $143,695 | $202,225 |
| Total Invoice | $125,282 | $98,681 | $133,879 | $188,313 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,637 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,009 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | i8 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 357hp I3 PiH | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 11 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-20 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $135,702 | $105,945 | $143,695 | $202,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,880 | -8,230 | -9,280 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $135,702 | $99,065 | $135,465 | $192,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $36,400 | $93,880 |
| Total Invoice | $125,282 | $98,681 | $133,879 | $188,313 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,408 | -7,668 | -8,642 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $125,282 | $92,273 | $126,211 | $179,671 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $33,938 | $87,398 |
Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | i8 | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Base | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| 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 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane departure collision mitigation | $50 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 3.3 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||
| 7 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |||
| 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 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| Concierge Services - 3 year subscription | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Voice recorder | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,425 | $16,305 | $17,655 | $18,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,880 | $8,230 | $9,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,408 | -7,668 | -8,642 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 |
| Model | i8 | SL |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 184.9 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.1 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 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 51.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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