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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,445 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $62,600 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $58,679 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | i3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 | $39,690 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,140 | 1,140 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,230 | 2,230 | 2,230 | 2,230 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Tera World | 2,500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,060 | 1,060 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,074 | 2,074 | 2,074 | 2,074 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,275 | ||||
| Tera World | 2,275 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,370 | 2,230 | 3,370 | 2,230 | 5,550 |
| Options (change) | 3,134 | 2,074 | 3,134 | 2,074 | 5,050 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $104,045 | $144,805 | $141,845 | $200,405 | $41,445 |
| Total Invoice | $96,914 | $134,912 | $132,159 | $186,620 | $38,235 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,945 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,754 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | i3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 168hp E |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 100, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 155/70-19 |
| Total Price | $104,045 | $144,805 | $141,845 | $200,405 | $41,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,655 | -12,955 | -12,005 | -13,055 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $93,390 | $131,850 | $129,840 | $187,350 | $41,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,460 | $36,450 | $93,960 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $96,914 | $134,912 | $132,159 | $186,620 | $38,235 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,925 | -12,070 | -11,185 | -12,157 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $86,989 | $122,842 | $120,974 | $174,463 | $38,235 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,853 | $33,985 | $87,474 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | i3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $18,155 | $20,455 | $19,505 | $20,555 | $7,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $10,655 | $12,955 | $12,005 | $13,055 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,925 | -12,070 | -11,185 | -12,157 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | i3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 101.2 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 157.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 62.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 2,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 115 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 1575 | 93% |
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 14% |
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