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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: $43,945

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $63,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,555

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $59,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelSLSLX1X1X1
TrimSL550SL63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $30,800 $32,500 $38,600
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $28,515 $30,080 $35,690
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180      
Wood trim   0      
M Sport Line     3,000 3,000 2,500
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Ultimate Package     6,650 6,650 5,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097      
Wood trim   0      
M Sport Line     2,730 2,730 2,275
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Ultimate Package     6,050 6,050 4,550
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 12,250 12,250 8,900
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 11,145 11,145 8,100
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $43,945 $45,645 $48,395
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $40,555 $42,120 $44,685

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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: $53,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,799
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelSLSLX1X1X1
TrimSL550SL63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$43,945$45,645$48,395
Adjustments for Features-10,250-11,3000-1,950-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,755$133,795$43,945$43,695$47,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$250$0$3,650
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$40,555$42,120$44,685
Adjustments for Features-9,547-10,5280-1,799-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,120$124,653$40,555$40,321$43,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,533$234$0$3,394

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelSLSLX1X1X1
TrimSL550SL63 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Hill descent control   $250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,975$18,025$6,725$8,675$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,250$11,300$0$1,950$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,547-10,5280-1,799-970

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122013
ModelSLX1
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in108.7 in
Length180.4 in176.5 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height51.1 in60.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested394071%
Total Not Requested160029%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested394071%
Total Not Requested160029%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested314089%
Total Not Requested40011%

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