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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $135,702

BMW i8   
Difference: $9,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $125,282

BMW i8   
Difference: $9,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Modeli8SL
TrimBaseSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $136,500 $140,440
Base Invoice $126,260 $130,609
Giga World 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Wood trim   0
Giga World 1,820  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 2,000 1,180
Options (change) 1,820 1,097
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -3,793 2,600
Total Price $135,702 $145,095
Total Invoice $125,282 $135,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,253
Model Year20152012
Modeli8SL
TrimBaseSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine357hp I3 PiH518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$135,702$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-9,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,702$135,815
Total Invoice$125,282$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-8,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,282$126,535

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
Modeli8SL
TrimBaseSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $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
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,075$18,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,646

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
Modeli8SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in100.8 in
Length184.9 in180.4 in
Width76.5 in71.5 in
Height50.8 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.710.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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