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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: $41,495

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $31,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,305

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $29,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim128i135iCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Premium Package 3,700 3,400   4,200  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Sport Package 1,300 1,100      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
HD radio 350 350      
iPod integration 400 400      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Proximity key 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Wheel Package     990 760  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660 660  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Rear spoiler     400 400  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Premium Package 3,365 3,095   3,906  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Sport Package 1,185 1,000      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
HD radio 315 315      
iPod integration 365 365      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Proximity key 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Wheel Package     921 707  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614 614  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Rear spoiler     372 372  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Options (change) 11,270 9,870 5,740 6,460 0
Options (change) 10,250 8,975 5,339 6,008 0
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $41,495 $46,545 $72,655 $80,585 $107,475
Total Invoice $38,305 $42,960 $67,635 $75,009 $100,017

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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: $25,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,759
Model Year20092009201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim128i135iCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,495$46,545$72,655$80,585$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,985-8,550-10,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,495$46,295$66,670$72,035$97,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$0$5,365$30,480
Total Invoice$38,305$42,960$67,635$75,009$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-231-5,571-7,958-9,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,305$42,729$62,064$67,051$90,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,424$0$4,987$28,344

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

Model Year20092009201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim128i135iCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $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 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$3,540$3,790$9,525$12,090$13,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,985$8,550$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-5,571-7,958-9,609

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

Model Year20092015
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.4,035 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
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested147581%

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