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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $183,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $170,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelSLS AMGi3
TrimGT Final EditionBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $221,580 $44,450
Base Invoice $206,069 $42,020
Tera World   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Tera World   2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 0 3,300
Options (change) 0 3,035
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 2,100 -7,500
Total Price $224,605 $41,245
Total Invoice $209,094 $38,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $167,532
Model Year20152017
ModelSLS AMGi3
TrimGT Final EditionBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine583hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$224,605$41,245
Adjustments for Features-3,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$221,370$41,245
Total Invoice$209,094$38,550
Adjustments for Features-3,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$206,082$38,550

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152017
ModelSLS AMGi3
TrimGT Final EditionBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,285$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152017
ModelSLS AMGi3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.5 in101.2 in
Length182.6 in157.4 in
Width76.3 in69.9 in
Height49.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.211.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%

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