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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,545

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $54,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,710

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $50,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX1X1X1
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $31,200 $33,000 $39,100
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $29,385 $31,040 $36,650
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515 1,515          
Premium Package 4,500 4,500            
Rear spoiler   500            
M Sport Line           3,000 3,000 2,500
Ultimate Package           6,150 6,150 4,750
Xenon HID headlights           900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250 250
Heated front seats           500 500 500
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409 1,409          
Premium Package 4,185 4,185            
Rear spoiler   465            
M Sport Line           2,730 2,730 2,275
Ultimate Package           5,595 5,595 4,325
Xenon HID headlights           820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)           500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230 230
Heated front seats           455 455 455
Options (change) 6,015 6,515 1,515 0 0 11,350 11,350 8,550
Options (change) 5,594 6,059 1,409 0 0 10,330 10,330 7,785
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $101,340 $97,797 $143,890 $163,125 $225,025 $43,545 $45,345 $48,645
Total Invoice $94,311 $90,733 $133,883 $151,890 $209,485 $40,710 $42,365 $45,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,244
Model Year20152015201520152015201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX1X1X1
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$101,340$97,797$143,890$163,125$225,025$43,545$45,345$48,645
Adjustments for Features-8,040-8,565-10,940-22,690-23,4900-1,950-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,300$89,232$132,950$140,435$201,535$43,545$43,395$47,245
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$43,718$51,203$112,303$150$0$3,850
Total Invoice$94,311$90,733$133,883$151,890$209,485$40,710$42,365$45,430
Adjustments for Features-7,482-7,946-10,179-21,127-21,8680-1,822-1,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,829$82,787$123,704$130,763$187,617$40,710$40,543$44,123
Cost Above Minimum$4,042$0$40,917$47,976$104,830$167$0$3,580

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X1

Model Year20152015201520152015201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX1X1X1
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0  
AWD  $1700   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Eco accelerator $100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100   
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Animal detection, night   $50$50   
Around view cameras   $500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50   
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Hill descent control      $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning   $200$200   
Lane keeping assist   $400$400   
Night vision   $1750$1750   
Pedestrian detection   $50$50   
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover     $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25   
Roof rails     $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200   
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50   
Rear air vents$100$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125   
Rear wiper     $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250   
Radar-based brake regeneration $200      
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0$0
Regenerative braking     $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0$0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0       
Rear spoiler $200   $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325   
CD player     $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support     $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information     $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100 $100   
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350   
Headlight washers       $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200   
Door sill trim plates     $100$100$100
Folding second row seats     $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100   
Heated second row armrests   $100$100   
Heated second row seats   $200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250   
Leather headliner    $1000   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Massage, second row seats   $150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75 $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225   
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75   
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500   
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150   
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50   
Polished alloy wheels    $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100     
Total Value of Features$14,065$14,590$16,965$28,715$29,515$6,025$7,975$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,040$8,565$10,940$22,690$23,490$0$1,950$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,482-7,946-10,179-21,127-21,8680-1,822-1,307

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW X1

Model Year20152015
ModelS-ClassX1
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in108.7 in
Length206.5 in176.5 in
Width74.8 in70.8 in
Height58.7 in60.8 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested192572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested192572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested519094%
Total Not Requested3506%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested519094%
Total Not Requested3506%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested319090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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