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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: $43,105

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $60,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,800

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $56,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesCLS
Trim128i135i135isCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $93,550
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $87,002
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400  
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Cold Weather Package 700      
M Sport Package 1,900      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Wood trim 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380 1,120
Sport seats   400    
Heated front seats   500 500  
Premium Package 2       4,035
Voice control for nav and audio       510
iPod integration       425
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185  
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Cold Weather Package 635      
M Sport Package 1,730      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Wood trim 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345 1,042
Sport seats   365    
Heated front seats   455 455  
Premium Package 2       3,753
Voice control for nav and audio       474
iPod integration       395
Options (change) 10,980 6,580 6,180 6,090
Options (change) 9,990 5,990 5,625 5,664
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $43,105 $46,805 $50,355 $103,115
Total Invoice $39,800 $43,250 $46,520 $96,141

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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: $52,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,548
Model Year2013201320132008
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesCLS
Trim128i135i135isCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,105$46,805$50,355$103,115
Adjustments for Features-25-1250-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,080$46,680$50,355$95,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$7,275$0
Total Invoice$39,800$43,250$46,520$96,141
Adjustments for Features-23-1160-6,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,777$43,134$46,520$89,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,357$6,743$0

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

Model Year2013201320132008
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesCLS
Trim128i135i135isCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Power-folding mirrors$50$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$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals  $75$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
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,240$2,340$2,215$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$125$0$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1160-6,816

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

Model Year20132008
Model1-SeriesCLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.4 in
Length172.2 in193.0 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 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 Requested380591%
Total Not Requested3759%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100090%
Total Not Requested11510%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100090%
Total Not Requested11510%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100090%
Total Not Requested11510%

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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

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