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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: $40,125

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $154,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,065

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $144,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelSLS AMG1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $189,600 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $176,328 $27,000 $33,345
Wood trim, alternative type 2,500    
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   4,100 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Aluminum trim     0
Wood trim, alternative type 2,325    
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   3,730 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 2,500 10,100 8,500
Options (change) 2,325 9,190 7,735
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $194,675 $40,125 $45,425
Total Invoice $181,228 $37,065 $41,955

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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: $151,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $140,983
Model Year201220102010
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)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$194,675$40,125$45,425
Adjustments for Features-3,465-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$191,210$40,075$45,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,350
Total Invoice$181,228$37,065$41,955
Adjustments for Features-3,226-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$178,002$37,019$41,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,936

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

Model Year201220102010
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 
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50
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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,440$3,025$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,226-460

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

Model Year20122010
ModelSLS AMG1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.5 in104.7 in
Length182.6 in171.7 in
Width76.3 in68.8 in
Height49.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested325576%
Total Not Requested102524%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%

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