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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: $45,170

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $42,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,685

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $40,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelSLSLSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $33,100 $39,100
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $30,630 $36,150
Wood trim     0 0    
Sport Package         1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100 100
Premium Package         3,700 3,400
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights         800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
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         595 595
Wood trim     0 0    
Sport Package         1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90 90
Premium Package         3,365 3,095
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights         730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
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         540 540
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 11,245 9,945
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,230 9,045
Destination 925 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $45,170 $49,870
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $41,685 $46,020

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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: $33,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,215
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelSLSLSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$45,170$49,870
Adjustments for Features-9,550-12,600-18,075-22,1750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,325$99,125$134,200$199,900$45,170$49,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$0$4,450
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$41,685$46,020
Adjustments for Features-8,889-11,725-16,817-20,6380-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,900$92,244$124,864$186,048$41,685$45,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,344$51,964$113,148$0$4,104

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

Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelSLSLSLSL1-Series1-Series
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$16,740$19,790$25,265$29,365$7,190$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,550$12,600$18,075$22,175$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,889-11,725-16,817-20,6380-231

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

Model Year20172008
ModelSL1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.7 in104.7 in
Length182.3 in172.2 in
Width73.9 in68.8 in
Height51.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,827 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
Total Requested725100%
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
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 buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
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
Total Requested725100%
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 buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%

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