BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2015

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,995

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $20,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,420

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $19,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,900 $59,400
Base Invoice $32,290 $55,242
Premium Package 3,400  
Sport Package 1,100 870
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500 650
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 1 Package   3,430
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Rear spoiler   300
Premium Package 3,095  
Sport Package 1,000 809
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455 605
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 1 Package   3,190
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 11,270 7,260
Options (change) 10,305 6,753
Destination 825 925
Total Price $46,995 $67,585
Total Invoice $43,420 $62,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,436
Model Year20082015
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$46,995$67,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,995$63,220
Total Invoice$43,420$62,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,420$58,856

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082015
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,425$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,064

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082015
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in
Length171.7 in185.0 in
Width68.8 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.3 ft3

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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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
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 E-Class (2-door) E550

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97545%
Total Not Requested119055%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested115082%

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