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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: $46,695

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $65,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,060

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $60,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelSLSLSLX1X1
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $33,900 $35,900
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $32,205 $34,065
Premium 1 Package 3,850        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170   800 800
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Wood trim   0 0    
M Sport Design       3,500 3,500
Premium Tier       3,250 3,250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,000 1,000
Driving Assistance Package       700 700
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450
Sport suspension (upgrade)       400 400
Temporary spare tire       150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Premium 1 Package 3,580        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088   735 735
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139    
Wood trim   0 0    
M Sport Design       3,220 3,220
Premium Tier       2,990 2,990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       920 920
Driving Assistance Package       645 645
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335
Sport suspension (upgrade)       370 370
Temporary spare tire       140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505
Options (change) 7,320 3,470 2,300 11,800 11,800
Options (change) 6,807 3,227 2,139 10,860 10,860
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $112,095 $145,995 $204,525 $46,695 $48,695
Total Invoice $104,400 $136,018 $190,452 $44,060 $45,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,355
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelSLSLSLX1X1
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10205, 7205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$112,095$145,995$204,525$46,695$48,695
Adjustments for Features-7,500-7,500-8,5500-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,595$138,495$195,975$46,695$46,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,900$91,380$0$300
Total Invoice$104,400$136,018$190,452$44,060$45,920
Adjustments for Features-6,985-6,987-7,9620-1,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,415$129,031$182,490$44,060$44,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,616$85,075$0$257

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelSLSLSLX1X1
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer$350 $350  
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
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$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$18,025$18,025$19,075$10,525$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,500$7,500$8,550$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,985-6,987-7,9620-1,603

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X1

Model Year20112018
ModelSLX1
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in105.1 in
Length180.4 in174.8 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.1 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,544 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
7.2 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
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 Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested167580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested96536%
Total Not Requested170064%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested167580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested96536%
Total Not Requested170064%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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