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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: $46,425

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $100,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,850

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $93,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $145,800 $212,240 $34,200 $40,350
Base Invoice $135,594 $197,383 $31,645 $37,300
Wood trim 0 0    
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 120
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Wood trim 0 0    
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 110
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 0 0 11,350 9,970
Options (change) 0 0 10,330 9,075
Destination 905 905 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $146,705 $214,445 $46,425 $51,195
Total Invoice $136,499 $199,588 $42,850 $47,250

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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: $88,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,530
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine530hp V8621hp V12230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$146,705$214,445$46,425$51,195
Adjustments for Features-11,950-19,8500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,755$194,595$46,425$50,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$59,840$0$4,520
Total Invoice$136,499$199,588$42,850$47,250
Adjustments for Features-11,119-18,4750-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,380$181,113$42,850$47,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,733$0$4,169

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

Model Year2013201320102010
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power door closers $300  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention $150  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera $200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather headliner $1000  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$18,475$26,375$6,525$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,950$19,850$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,119-18,4750-231

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

Model Year20132010
ModelSL1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in104.7 in
Length181.8 in172.2 in
Width73.9 in68.8 in
Height51.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 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
8.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
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 Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested325596%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%

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