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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: $40,855

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $146,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,755

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $136,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSLS AMG1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $183,000 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $170,190 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500      
Premium Package   3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Cold Weather Package   550    
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Sport seats   400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395      
Premium Package   3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Cold Weather Package   500    
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Sport seats   365 365  
Obstacle detection, rear   345 345 345
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 1,500 8,730 6,580 6,180
Options (change) 1,395 7,945 5,990 5,625
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $187,075 $40,855 $46,805 $50,355
Total Invoice $174,160 $37,755 $43,250 $46,520

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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: $143,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133,854
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSLS AMG1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$187,075$40,855$46,805$50,355
Adjustments for Features-2,7400-400-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$184,335$40,855$46,405$50,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,550$9,225
Total Invoice$174,160$37,755$43,250$46,520
Adjustments for Features-2,5510-370-254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$171,609$37,755$42,880$46,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,125$8,511

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

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSLS AMG1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rearview camera$200   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
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$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,740$3,000$3,400$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$0$400$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5510-370-254

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

Model Year20112013
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested290569%
Total Not Requested127531%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

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