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

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $39,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $36,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim128i135iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $66,960 $89,187
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Sport Package 1,300 1,100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
HD radio 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 970 970
Proximity key 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660  
Premium 1 Package     4,390  
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Sport Package 1,185 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
HD radio 315 315    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 902 902
Proximity key 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614  
Premium 1 Package     4,083  
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 11,245 9,945 6,860 970
Options (change) 10,230 9,045 6,380 902
Destination 825 825 905 905
Total Price $40,670 $45,670 $79,765 $97,775
Total Invoice $37,545 $42,160 $74,245 $90,994

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,798
Model Year2008200820132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim128i135iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,670$45,670$79,765$97,775
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,490-6,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,670$45,420$71,275$91,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$19,910
Total Invoice$37,545$42,160$74,245$90,994
Adjustments for Features0-231-7,902-6,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,545$41,929$66,343$84,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,384$0$18,518

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim128i135iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,125$11,365$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,490$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-7,902-6,133

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
Model1-SeriesCLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in113.2 in
Length171.7 in194.5 in
Width68.8 in74.1 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested325596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested177576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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