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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: $43,355

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $30,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,030

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $28,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201620162016
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim128i135i135isCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400   4,200  
Cold Weather Package 700          
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      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250      
Heated front seats   500 500      
Night Package       300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,610    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       660 660  
Premium 1 Package       3,250    
Folding second row seats       440 440  
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185   3,906  
Cold Weather Package 635          
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      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230      
Heated front seats   455 455      
Night Package       279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,497    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       614 614  
Premium 1 Package       3,023    
Folding second row seats       409 409  
Options (change) 11,230 7,730 6,430 6,260 5,600 0
Options (change) 10,220 7,040 5,855 5,822 5,208 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,355 $47,955 $50,605 $74,085 $80,625 $108,725
Total Invoice $40,030 $44,300 $46,750 $68,964 $75,046 $101,179

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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: $23,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,269
Model Year201320132013201620162016
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim128i135i135isCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
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)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,355$47,955$50,605$74,085$80,625$108,725
Adjustments for Features-25-1250-7,185-8,400-10,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,330$47,830$50,605$66,900$72,225$98,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$7,275$0$5,325$31,650
Total Invoice$40,030$44,300$46,750$68,964$75,046$101,179
Adjustments for Features-23-1150-6,688-7,819-9,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,007$44,185$46,750$62,276$67,227$91,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,178$6,743$0$4,951$29,434

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

Model Year201320132013201620162016
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim128i135i135isCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
RWD$0$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$250 
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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  $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$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $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
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Body kit     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
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
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Analog clock   $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
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$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$100 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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$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
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$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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,240$4,115$11,300$12,515$14,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$125$0$7,185$8,400$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1150-6,688-7,819-9,469

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

Model Year20132016
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.4,035 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested385592%
Total Not Requested3258%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
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?
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
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 CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested132571%

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