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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,320

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $77,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,230

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $72,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014201420142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim128i135iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415
Sport Package 1,300 1,100        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100        
Premium Package 3,700 3,400        
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Navigation system 2,100 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Proximity key 500 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350        
iPod integration 400 400        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595        
Sport Package 1,185 1,000        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90        
Premium Package 3,365 3,095        
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Navigation system 1,910 1,910        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Proximity key 455 455        
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320        
iPod integration 365 365        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540        
Options (change) 10,895 9,595 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,915 8,730 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $40,320 $45,320 $117,525 $156,525 $165,525 $218,525
Total Invoice $37,230 $41,845 $109,363 $145,703 $154,185 $203,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,185
Model Year200820082014201420142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim128i135iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$40,320$45,320$117,525$156,525$165,525$218,525
Adjustments for Features0-250-11,765-13,665-15,165-16,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,320$45,070$105,760$142,860$150,360$202,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$37,100$44,600$96,575
Total Invoice$37,230$41,845$109,363$145,703$154,185$203,440
Adjustments for Features0-231-10,948-12,720-14,126-15,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,230$41,614$98,415$132,983$140,059$188,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,384$0$34,568$41,644$89,953

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year200820082014201420142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim128i135iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power     $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750$1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Regenerative braking  $0   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass$0$0    
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats     $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,375$13,890$15,790$17,290$18,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$11,765$13,665$15,165$16,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-10,948-12,720-14,126-15,072

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20082014
Model1-SeriesCL-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in116.3 in
Length171.7 in200.6 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
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 Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
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 mirrors50Yes
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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%

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