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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: $47,920

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $16,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,280

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $15,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $54,650
Base Invoice $33,345 $50,824
Premium Package 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100  
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Proximity key 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Appearance Package   1,250
Premium 2 Package   6,350
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Premium Package 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910  
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Proximity key 455  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Appearance Package   1,162
Premium 2 Package   5,906
Telematics service, such as OnStar   605
Options (change) 10,995 8,970
Options (change) 10,060 8,342
Destination 875 875
Total Price $47,920 $64,495
Total Invoice $44,280 $60,041

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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: $13,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,735
Model Year20102010
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$47,920$64,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,920$61,245
Total Invoice$44,280$60,041
Adjustments for Features0-3,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,280$57,015

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

Model Year20102010
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$3,725$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,026

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

Model Year20102010
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 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,783 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.9 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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%
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

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested244065%
Total Not Requested132535%

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