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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: $48,845

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $100,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,080

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $93,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $148,050 $215,250 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $137,687 $200,183 $34,130 $40,750
Wood trim 0 0    
Sport Package     1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100  
BMW Assist     650 650
Cold Weather Package     700  
Convenience Package     1,650  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,100 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,200
Heated front seats       500
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Proximity key       500
Wood trim 0 0    
Sport Package     1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90  
BMW Assist     590 590
Cold Weather Package     635  
Convenience Package     1,500  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,820 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,090
Heated front seats       455
Obstacle detection, rear       345
Proximity key       455
Options (change) 0 0 11,050 8,530
Options (change) 0 0 10,055 7,765
Destination 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $148,975 $217,475 $48,845 $53,525
Total Invoice $138,612 $202,408 $45,080 $49,410

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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: $85,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,738
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8621hp V12230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$148,975$217,475$48,845$53,525
Adjustments for Features-14,825-21,1250-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,150$196,350$48,845$53,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$62,200$0$4,580
Total Invoice$138,612$202,408$45,080$49,410
Adjustments for Features-13,794-19,6610-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,818$182,747$45,080$49,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,929$0$4,238

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

Model Year2015201520122012
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$100  
Power door closers $300  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$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  
Night vision $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$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  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $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$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 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$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
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$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 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   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$20,975$27,275$6,150$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,825$21,125$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,794-19,6610-92

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,936 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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