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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,175

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $58,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,825

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $54,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $34,500 $40,650
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $31,940 $37,600
Premium I Package 3,170          
Tires, run-flat 220 220        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130   350
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Wood trim     0 0    
Sport Package         1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100  
Premium Package         2,250 1,950
Convenience Package         1,650  
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Heated front seats         500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Proximity key           500
Premium I Package 2,948          
Tires, run-flat 205 205        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051   320
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Wood trim     0 0    
Sport Package         1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90  
Premium Package         2,050 1,775
Convenience Package         1,500  
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Heated front seats         455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Proximity key           455
Options (change) 5,030 1,860 1,640 1,640 8,800 7,400
Options (change) 4,678 1,730 1,525 1,525 8,010 6,735
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $102,505 $138,535 $134,415 $192,315 $44,175 $48,925
Total Invoice $95,482 $129,081 $125,249 $179,096 $40,825 $45,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,449
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$102,505$138,535$134,415$192,315$44,175$48,925
Adjustments for Features-9,885-10,685-9,685-10,6350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,620$127,850$124,730$181,680$44,175$48,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,230$32,110$89,060$0$4,600
Total Invoice$95,482$129,081$125,249$179,096$40,825$45,210
Adjustments for Features-9,208-9,956-9,025-9,9040-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,274$119,125$116,224$169,192$40,825$45,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,851$29,950$82,918$0$4,246

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSLSLSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,125$16,925$15,925$16,875$6,240$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,885$10,685$9,685$10,635$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,208-9,956-9,025-9,9040-139

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelSL1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in104.7 in
Length178.5 in172.2 in
Width71.5 in68.8 in
Height51.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested235592%
Total Not Requested2008%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested205591%
Total Not Requested2009%

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