BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2013 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: $47,505

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $21,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,910

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $20,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $59,400
Base Invoice $36,335 $55,242
Premium Package 2,400  
Sport seats 400  
Technology Package 2,350  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Lighting Package   1,500
Sport Package   870
Premium 1 Package   3,430
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Rear spoiler   300
Proximity key   650
Premium Package 2,185  
Sport seats 365  
Technology Package 2,140  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Lighting Package   1,395
Sport Package   809
Premium 1 Package   3,190
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Rear spoiler   279
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 7,280 8,760
Options (change) 6,650 8,148
Destination 925 925
Total Price $47,505 $69,085
Total Invoice $43,910 $64,315

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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: $17,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,146
Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$47,505$69,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,505$64,510
Total Invoice$43,910$64,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,910$60,056

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

Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Trim135iE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $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
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 
LED headlights $1000
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,259

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

Model Year20132015
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 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,439 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99046%
Total Not Requested117554%
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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