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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: $42,445 BMW i3 | ||||
| Difference: $68,130 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145 BMW i3 | ||||
| Difference: $63,755 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | i3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $106,700 | $147,300 | $214,500 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $99,231 | $136,989 | $199,485 | $39,690 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | |||
| Tera World | 2,500 | |||
| Park Assistant Package | 1,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,275 | |||
| Tera World | 2,275 | |||
| Park Assistant Package | 910 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,950 | 2,950 | 0 | 6,550 |
| Options (change) | 2,744 | 2,744 | 0 | 5,960 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $110,575 | $151,175 | $216,725 | $42,445 |
| Total Invoice | $102,900 | $140,658 | $201,710 | $39,145 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,400 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,909 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | i3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 429hp V8 | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 168hp E |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 900, 12 | 100, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 155/70-19 |
| Total Price | $110,575 | $151,175 | $216,725 | $42,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,730 | -17,405 | -22,005 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $97,845 | $133,770 | $194,720 | $42,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,925 | $96,875 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $102,900 | $140,658 | $201,710 | $39,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,846 | -16,194 | -20,480 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $91,054 | $124,464 | $181,230 | $39,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,410 | $90,176 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | i3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | |||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||
| 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 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-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 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $18,155 | $22,830 | $27,430 | $5,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,730 | $17,405 | $22,005 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,846 | -16,194 | -20,480 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | i3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 101.2 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 157.4 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 62.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,002 lb. | 2,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 54.8 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 | 8.5 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
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 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1390 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 18% |
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 14% |
| Park Assistant Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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