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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: $49,395

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $50,677

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,065

BMW X1 xDrive28i   
Difference: $46,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX1
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $34,800
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $32,695
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800     1,150
Premium Package 4,500 4,500       3,250
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990      
Rear spoiler   500        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,000
Driver Assistance Plus Package           700
M Sport Package           2,450
Technology Package           2,550
Leather seating surfaces           1,450
Heated front seats           500
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604     1,045
Premium Package 4,185 4,185       2,960
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921      
Rear spoiler   465        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           910
Driver Assistance Plus Package           635
M Sport Package           2,230
Technology Package           2,320
Leather seating surfaces           1,320
Heated front seats           455
Metallic paint (extra cost)           500
Options (change) 8,290 8,790 3,790 0 0 13,600
Options (change) 7,710 8,175 3,525 0 0 12,375
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $103,615 $100,072 $146,165 $163,125 $225,025 $49,395
Total Invoice $96,427 $92,849 $135,999 $151,890 $209,485 $46,065

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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: $46,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,291
Model Year201520152015201520152016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX1
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12228hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20225/50-18
Total Price$103,615$100,072$146,165$163,125$225,025$49,395
Adjustments for Features-3,240-3,765-6,140-16,240-17,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,375$96,307$140,025$146,885$207,985$49,395
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$43,718$50,578$111,678$0
Total Invoice$96,427$92,849$135,999$151,890$209,485$46,065
Adjustments for Features-3,015-3,493-5,713-15,121-15,8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,412$89,356$130,286$136,769$193,622$46,065
Cost Above Minimum$4,056$0$40,930$47,413$104,266$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassX1
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGxDrive28i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control     $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails     $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Regenerative braking     $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $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
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Text dictation     $50
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice recorder     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
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
Folding second row seats     $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $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 
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 
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 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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 
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
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$12,465$12,990$15,365$25,465$26,265$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$3,765$6,140$16,240$17,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,015-3,493-5,713-15,121-15,8630

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

Model Year20152016
ModelS-ClassX1
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in105.1 in
Length206.5 in174.8 in
Width74.8 in71.7 in
Height58.7 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
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 - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
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 - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested317590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested149097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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