BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)
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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $135,702

BMW i8

Difference: $58,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $125,282

BMW i8

Difference: $55,946

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
i8
SLS AMG

Model Year 2015 2012

Model i8 SLS AMG

Trim Base Base

Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe

Base Price $136,500 $189,600

Base Invoice $126,260 $176,328

Giga World 2,000

Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,500

Giga World 1,820

Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,325

Options (change) 2,000 2,500

Options (change) 1,820 2,325

Destination 995 875

Gas Tax -3,793 1,700

Total Price $135,702 $194,675

Total Invoice $125,282 $181,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,005
Model Year	2015	2012
Model	i8	SLS AMG
Trim	Base	Base
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Engine	357hp I3 PiH	563hp V8
Transmission	T6	T7
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	28/29 MPG	14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	360, 11	?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)	215/45-20	265/35-19
Total Price	$135,702	$194,675
Adjustments for Features	-2,230	0
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$133,472	$194,675
Total Invoice	$125,282	$181,228
Adjustments for Features	-2,059	0
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$123,223	$181,228

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	i8	SLS AMG
Trim	Base	Base
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Transmission and Drivetrain
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	$1100
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic		$1200
AWD	$1700
RWD		$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
Around view cameras	$500
Automatic braking, low-speed	$200
Driver drowsiness monitor	$150
Forward collision warning	$200
Lane departure collision mitigation	$50
Lane departure warning	$200
Pedestrian detection	$50
Rearview camera		$200
Wide-view front camera	$150
Cargo Management
Cargo net		$40
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
Drivetrain
Limited-slip rear differential		$300
Engine / Motor
3.3 kW onboard charger	$0
7 kWh battery pack	$0
Automatic start / stop	$150
Mid-engine configuration	$0
Exterior
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)		$25
Bright-finished fuel door		$100
Carbon fiber body structure	$0
Retractable rear spoiler		$400
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
Surround sound	$250
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
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors		$25
Xenon HID headlights		$500
Seats and Interior Trim
Aluminum trim		$100
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Electronic systems calibration selector	$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)		$0
Transmission
Launch control		$100
Total Value of Features	$8,050	$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments	$2,230	$0
Value of Feature Adjustments	-2,059	0

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	i8	SLS AMG
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Wheelbase	110.2 in	105.5 in
Length	184.9 in	182.6 in
Width	76.5 in	76.3 in
Height	50.8 in	49.3 in
Curb Weight	3,455 lb.	3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	38.7 in	39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	61.1 in	58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room	0.0 in	63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom	0.0 in	41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom	32.4 in	0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room	51.5 in	0.0 in
Cargo Volume	4.7 ft³	6.2 ft³

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See a complete comparison of BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Adaptive shocks - electrical
Feature	Value	Requested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical	500	Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)	250	No
Total Requested	500	67%
Total Not Requested	250	33%