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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: $41,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $38,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim128i135iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Premium Package 3,700 3,400 3,900 2,500
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Sport Package 1,300 1,100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660  
Folding second row seats     440  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Premium Package 3,365 3,095 3,627 2,325
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Sport Package 1,185 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
HD radio 315 315    
iPod integration 365 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 11,245 9,945 5,800 2,500
Options (change) 10,230 9,045 5,394 2,325
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $40,670 $45,670 $81,945 $112,395
Total Invoice $37,545 $42,160 $76,279 $104,597

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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: $32,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,529
Model Year2008200820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim128i135iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
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$81,945$112,395
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,815-12,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,670$45,420$73,130$100,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$27,025
Total Invoice$37,545$42,160$76,279$104,597
Adjustments for Features0-231-8,205-11,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,545$41,929$68,074$93,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,384$0$25,132

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

Model Year2008200820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim128i135iCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,425$11,990$15,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,815$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-8,205-11,391

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

Model Year20082018
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 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%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
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 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%
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested35022%
Total Not Requested127578%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

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