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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $135,702

BMW i8   
Difference: $6,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $125,282

BMW i8   
Difference: $7,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelSLi8
TrimSL600Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $139,100 $136,500
Base Invoice $129,363 $126,260
Giga World   2,000
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 1,820
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 -3,793
Total Price $142,575 $135,702
Total Invoice $132,838 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL600
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,232
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $927
Model Year20092015
ModelSLi8
TrimSL600Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine510hp V12357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$142,575$135,702
Adjustments for Features-9,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,470$135,702
Total Invoice$132,838$125,282
Adjustments for Features-8,4830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,355$125,282

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092015
ModelSLi8
TrimSL600Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$18,330$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092015
ModelSLi8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in110.2 in
Length180.4 in184.9 in
Width71.5 in76.5 in
Height51.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,455 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft34.7 ft3

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