BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012

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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: $48,575

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $19,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,860

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $18,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $56,590
Base Invoice $36,335 $52,629
BMW Assist 650  
Premium Package 1,750  
Navigation system 2,150  
M Sport Package 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 970
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Proximity key 500  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Appearance Package   1,270
Rear spoiler   300
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
BMW Assist 590  
Premium Package 1,595  
Navigation system 1,955  
M Sport Package 1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 902
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Proximity key 455  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Appearance Package   1,181
Rear spoiler   279
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 8,380 10,370
Options (change) 7,630 9,644
Destination 895 875
Total Price $48,575 $67,835
Total Invoice $44,860 $63,148

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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: $14,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,727
Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$48,575$67,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,575$62,935
Total Invoice$44,860$63,148
Adjustments for Features0-4,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,860$58,587

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

Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,575$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,561

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

Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in
Length172.2 in185.0 in
Width68.8 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,773 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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested129056%
Total Not Requested102544%
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%

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