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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: $43,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $36,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,205

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $34,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201420142014
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim128i135i135isCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400      
Cold Weather Package 700 550        
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350      
Xenon HID headlights 900          
M Sport Package 1,900 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Wood trim 500          
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380 970 970 970
Heated steering wheel 190     490    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250      
Heated front seats     500      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       660    
Premium 1 Package       4,150    
Rear spoiler       400    
Folding second row seats       440    
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185      
Cold Weather Package 635 500        
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140      
Xenon HID headlights 820          
M Sport Package 1,730 1,185        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Wood trim 455          
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345 902 902 902
Heated steering wheel 175     456    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230      
Heated front seats     455      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       614    
Premium 1 Package       3,860    
Rear spoiler       372    
Folding second row seats       409    
Options (change) 11,420 7,780 6,430 7,110 970 970
Options (change) 10,395 7,085 5,855 6,613 902 902
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,545 $48,005 $50,605 $80,135 $101,395 $108,395
Total Invoice $40,205 $44,345 $46,750 $74,591 $94,362 $100,872

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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: $28,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,798
Model Year201320132013201420142014
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim128i135i135isCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,545$48,005$50,605$80,135$101,395$108,395
Adjustments for Features-125-1250-8,275-8,075-8,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,420$47,880$50,605$71,860$93,320$99,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,460$7,185$0$21,460$28,060
Total Invoice$40,205$44,345$46,750$74,591$94,362$100,872
Adjustments for Features-115-1150-7,703-7,515-7,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,090$44,230$46,750$66,888$86,847$92,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,140$6,660$0$19,959$26,097

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

Model Year201320132013201420142014
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim128i135i135isCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100  
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
LED headlights   $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$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$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  
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$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,825$3,825$3,700$11,975$11,775$12,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$125$0$8,275$8,075$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-1150-7,703-7,515-7,887

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

Model Year20132014
Model1-SeriesCLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in113.2 in
Length172.2 in194.5 in
Width68.8 in74.1 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.4,256 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
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 limiter0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested157571%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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