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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: $41,525

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $65,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,340

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $61,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLS
Trim128i135iCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $99,050
Base Invoice $27,000 $33,345 $92,116
Premium Package 4,100 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Sport Package 1,300 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
HD radio 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 1,180
Proximity key 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Premium Package 1     3,310
Premium Package 3,730 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Sport Package 1,185 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
HD radio 315 315  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 1,097
Proximity key 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Premium Package 1     3,022
Options (change) 11,500 9,720 4,490
Options (change) 10,465 8,845 4,119
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $41,525 $46,645 $107,015
Total Invoice $38,340 $43,065 $99,710

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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: $58,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,475
Model Year201020102011
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLS
Trim128i135iCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,525$46,645$107,015
Adjustments for Features0-150-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,525$46,495$99,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,970$0
Total Invoice$38,340$43,065$99,710
Adjustments for Features0-138-6,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,340$42,927$92,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,587$0

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

Model Year201020102011
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLS
Trim128i135iCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $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
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Total Value of Features$1,875$2,025$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-6,895

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

Model Year20102011
Model1-SeriesCLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.4 in
Length171.7 in193.0 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested415597%
Total Not Requested1253%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%
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 buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

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