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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: $43,135

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $71,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,825

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $66,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011201120112011
Model1-Series1-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim128i135iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $113,150 $150,250 $157,000 $209,300
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $105,229 $139,732 $146,010 $194,649
Sport Package 1,300          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100          
Premium Package 3,400 1,750        
Cold Weather Package 700 550        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Convenience Package 1,650          
BMW Assist 650 650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Heated steering wheel 190   490 0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
M Sport Package   1,300        
Obstacle detection, rear   380        
Proximity key   500        
Sport Package 1,185          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90          
Premium Package 3,095 1,595        
Cold Weather Package 635 500        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Convenience Package 1,500          
BMW Assist 590 590        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Heated steering wheel 175   456 0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
M Sport Package   1,185        
Obstacle detection, rear   345        
Proximity key   455        
Options (change) 11,040 8,180 490 0 0 0
Options (change) 10,045 7,445 456 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,600
Total Price $43,135 $48,375 $114,515 $152,125 $160,475 $212,775
Total Invoice $39,825 $44,675 $106,560 $141,607 $149,485 $198,124

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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: $62,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,569
Model Year201220122011201120112011
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)180, 8180, 8600, 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$43,135$48,375$114,515$152,125$160,475$212,775
Adjustments for Features-1000-8,875-11,575-14,725-15,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,035$48,375$105,640$140,550$145,750$196,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,340$0$34,910$40,110$91,285
Total Invoice$39,825$44,675$106,560$141,607$149,485$198,124
Adjustments for Features-920-8,258-10,775-13,717-14,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,733$44,675$98,302$130,832$135,768$183,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,942$0$32,530$37,466$85,063

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

Model Year201220122011201120112011
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 $100$100$100$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
Remote app$25$25    
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $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
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
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
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Regenerative braking  $0   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200    
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $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    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $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$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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,565$2,465$11,340$14,040$17,190$18,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$8,875$11,575$14,725$15,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-8,258-10,775-13,717-14,759

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

Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesCL-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in116.3 in
Length172.2 in200.6 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.4,651 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
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 Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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