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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: $41,495

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $187,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,305

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $174,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelSLS AMG1-Series1-Series
TrimGT Final Edition128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $221,580 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $206,069 $27,230 $33,160
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500    
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100  
Sport Package   1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185    
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90  
Sport Package   1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Options (change) 4,500 11,270 8,670
Options (change) 4,185 10,250 7,885
Destination 925 825 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $229,105 $41,495 $45,345
Total Invoice $213,279 $38,305 $41,870

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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: $183,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $171,374
Model Year201520092009
ModelSLS AMG1-Series1-Series
TrimGT Final Edition128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine583hp 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$229,105$41,495$45,345
Adjustments for Features-4,015-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$225,090$41,345$45,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000
Total Invoice$213,279$38,305$41,870
Adjustments for Features-3,738-1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$209,541$38,167$41,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,703

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

Model Year201520092009
ModelSLS AMG1-Series1-Series
TrimGT Final Edition128i135i
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 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300  
Carbon fiber hood$0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
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 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200  
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,790$3,925$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,738-1380

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

Model Year20152009
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 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?
Wood trim300No
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 Requested295587%
Total Not Requested42513%
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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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