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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: $107,625

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $28,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,156

Mercedes-Benz SL SL550   
Difference: $25,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelSLSLSLi8
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $106,700 $147,300 $214,500 $136,500
Base Invoice $99,231 $136,989 $199,485 $126,260
Wood trim   0 0  
Giga World       2,000
Wood trim   0 0  
Giga World       1,820
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,820
Destination 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 -3,793
Total Price $107,625 $148,225 $216,725 $135,702
Total Invoice $100,156 $137,914 $201,710 $125,282

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,599
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelSLSLSLi8
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$107,625$148,225$216,725$135,702
Adjustments for Features-8,030-12,705-19,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,595$135,520$197,420$135,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,925$97,825$0
Total Invoice$100,156$137,914$201,710$125,282
Adjustments for Features-7,473-11,821-17,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,683$126,093$183,742$125,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,410$91,059$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i8

Model Year2014201420142015
ModelSLSLSLi8
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
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 
Around view cameras   $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure collision mitigation   $50
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Night vision  $1750 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0
7 kWh battery pack   $0
Mid-engine configuration   $0
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 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150
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
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
Voice recorder   $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 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather headliner  $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$16,330$21,005$27,605$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,030$12,705$19,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,473-11,821-17,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW i8

Model Year20142015
ModelSLi8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.8 in110.2 in
Length181.8 in184.9 in
Width73.9 in76.5 in
Height51.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.1 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
8.5 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft34.7 ft3

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