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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,395

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $55,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,155

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $51,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelSLSLSLSLX1
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $34,800
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $32,695
Premium I Package 3,170        
Power trunk closer 520   520    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package         3,250
M Sport Package         2,450
Technology Package         2,550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,000
Driver Assistance Plus Package         700
Leather seating surfaces         1,450
Heated front seats         500
Temporary spare tire         150
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Premium I Package 2,948        
Power trunk closer 484   484    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package         2,960
M Sport Package         2,230
Technology Package         2,320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         910
Driver Assistance Plus Package         635
Leather seating surfaces         1,320
Heated front seats         455
Temporary spare tire         135
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500
Options (change) 6,400 2,710 3,230 2,710 12,600
Options (change) 5,952 2,520 3,004 2,520 11,465
Destination 875 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $103,875 $139,385 $136,005 $193,385 $48,395
Total Invoice $96,756 $129,871 $126,728 $180,091 $45,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,330
Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelSLSLSLSLX1
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12228hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$103,875$139,385$136,005$193,385$48,395
Adjustments for Features-4,585-5,035-4,535-5,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,290$134,350$131,470$188,250$48,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$32,180$88,960$0
Total Invoice$96,756$129,871$126,728$180,091$45,155
Adjustments for Features-4,271-4,691-4,226-4,7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,485$125,180$122,502$175,309$45,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,695$30,017$82,824$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelSLSLSLSLX1
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGxDrive28i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Text dictation    $50
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice recorder    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,500$17,950$17,450$18,050$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$5,035$4,535$5,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,271-4,691-4,226-4,7820

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082016
ModelSLX1
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in105.1 in
Length178.5 in174.8 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.0 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft358.7 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 X1 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested107530%
Total Not Requested245070%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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