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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: $63,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,800

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $59,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesCLS
Trim128i135i135isCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $99,050
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $92,116
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400  
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 1,180
Sport seats   400    
Heated front seats   500 500  
Premium Package 1       3,310
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185  
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 1,097
Sport seats   365    
Heated front seats   455 455  
Premium Package 1       3,022
Options (change) 10,980 6,580 6,180 4,490
Options (change) 9,990 5,990 5,625 4,119
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $43,105 $46,805 $50,355 $107,015
Total Invoice $39,800 $43,250 $46,520 $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: $56,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,085
Model Year2013201320132011
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, 8510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,105$46,805$50,355$107,015
Adjustments for Features-25-1250-7,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,080$46,680$50,355$99,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$7,275$0
Total Invoice$39,800$43,250$46,520$99,710
Adjustments for Features-23-1160-6,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,777$43,134$46,520$92,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,357$6,743$0

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

Model Year2013201320132011
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 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port   $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$2,250$2,350$2,225$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$125$0$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1160-6,848

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

Model Year20132011
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.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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%

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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