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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: $48,705

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $58,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,955

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $54,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $34,130 $40,750 $44,295
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 380 380 380
Wood trim   0 500    
Premium Package     3,500 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights     900    
M Sport Package     1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100    
Cold Weather Package     700    
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Sport seats       400  
Heated front seats       500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 345 345 345
Wood trim   0 455    
Premium Package     3,185 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights     820    
M Sport Package     1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90    
Cold Weather Package     635    
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Sport seats       365  
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 10,880 6,580 6,180
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 9,900 5,990 5,625
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $48,705 $51,605 $55,055
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $44,955 $47,665 $50,845

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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: $47,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,025
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$48,705$51,605$55,055
Adjustments for Features-10,425-11,475-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,580$133,620$48,680$51,480$55,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$2,800$6,375
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$44,955$47,665$50,845
Adjustments for Features-9,710-10,691-23-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,957$124,490$44,932$47,550$50,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$0$2,618$5,913

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

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSL550SL63 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,525$17,575$6,125$6,225$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,425$11,475$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,710-10,691-23-1150

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

Model Year20122013
ModelSL1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in104.7 in
Length180.4 in172.2 in
Width71.5 in68.8 in
Height51.1 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
7.2 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested290589%
Total Not Requested37511%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

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