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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,945

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $144,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,650

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $134,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelSLS AMG1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $183,000 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $170,190 $28,885 $36,335
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500    
Premium Package   3,400 1,750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Convenience Package   1,650  
Cold Weather Package   700  
BMW Assist   650 650
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100  
Sport Package   1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Proximity key     500
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395    
Premium Package   3,095 1,595
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Convenience Package   1,500  
Cold Weather Package   635  
BMW Assist   590 590
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90  
Sport Package   1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 1,500 10,850 6,830
Options (change) 1,395 9,870 6,215
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $187,075 $42,945 $47,025
Total Invoice $174,160 $39,650 $43,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $141,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,282
Model Year201120122012
ModelSLS AMG1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$187,075$42,945$47,025
Adjustments for Features-2,890-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$184,185$42,445$47,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,580
Total Invoice$174,160$39,650$43,445
Adjustments for Features-2,690-4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$171,470$39,188$43,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,257

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201120122012
ModelSLS AMG1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,890$3,500$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,690-4620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelSLS AMG1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.5 in104.7 in
Length182.6 in172.2 in
Width76.3 in68.8 in
Height49.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume6.2 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested265567%
Total Not Requested132533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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