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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: $53,510

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $148,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,435

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $138,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelSLS AMG1-Series
TrimGTM Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $199,500 $46,135
Base Invoice $185,535 $42,645
Convenience Package   2,700
Premium Package   2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Convenience Package   2,455
Premium Package   2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 6,500
Options (change) 0 5,915
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $202,105 $53,510
Total Invoice $188,140 $49,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135,503
Model Year20132011
ModelSLS AMG1-Series
TrimGTM Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine583hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$202,105$53,510
Adjustments for Features-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$198,665$53,510
Total Invoice$188,140$49,435
Adjustments for Features-3,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$184,938$49,435

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

Model Year20132011
ModelSLS AMG1-Series
TrimGTM Coupe
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Synthetic suede trim $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,890$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2020

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

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,727 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 M Coupe

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested124093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested215592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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