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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $43,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,630

BMW i3   
Difference: $40,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLi3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $44,450
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $42,020
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package         2,350
Park Assistant Package         1,000
Tera World         2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package         2,160
Park Assistant Package         920
Tera World         2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,115
Destination 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $44,595
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $41,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,047
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLi3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12168hp E
TransmissionT9T9T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$44,595
Adjustments for Features-9,790-12,840-18,315-22,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,085$98,885$133,960$199,660$44,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$0
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$41,630
Adjustments for Features-9,112-11,949-17,041-20,8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,677$92,020$124,640$185,824$41,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,343$51,963$113,147$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLi3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$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 
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
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump    $250
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Rear wiper    $175
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 
33 kWh battery pack    $0
7.2 kW onboard charger    $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition    $200
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Text dictation    $50
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
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
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
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 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,390$19,440$24,915$29,015$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,790$12,840$18,315$22,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,112-11,949-17,041-20,8620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
ModelSLi3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.7 in101.2 in
Length182.3 in157.4 in
Width73.9 in69.9 in
Height51.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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