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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: $101,815

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $40,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $94,840

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $38,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009200920092009
Modeli8SLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $143,400 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $134,040 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Giga World 2,000        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140   1,140  
Wood trim       0 0
Giga World 1,840        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060   1,060  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,000 1,140 0 1,140 0
Options (change) 1,840 1,060 0 1,060 0
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $142,602 $101,815 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175
Total Invoice $133,082 $94,840 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546

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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: $47,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,627
Model Year20172009200920092009
Modeli8SLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine357hp I3 PiH382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$142,602$101,815$142,575$139,615$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,855-9,155-8,205-9,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$94,960$133,420$131,410$188,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$133,082$94,840$132,838$130,085$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-6,385-8,530-7,645-8,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$88,455$124,308$122,440$175,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,853$33,985$87,472

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172009200920092009
Modeli8SLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.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 $1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$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 warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Wiper de-icer $25$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$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
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    
Text dictation$50    
Traffic + travel 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$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$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$16,280$18,580$17,630$18,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,855$9,155$8,205$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,385-8,530-7,645-8,619

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,456 lb.4,221 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 SL550

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

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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