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

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,920

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $51,800 $52,300 $62,350 $57,100 $93,600 $100,600
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $48,174 $48,639 $57,986 $53,103 $87,048 $93,558
Premium Package 3,700 3,400            
Cold Weather Package 750 600            
Xenon HID headlights 800              
Sport Package 1,300 1,100 0          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100            
Navigation system 2,100 2,100            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720    
HD radio 350 350            
iPod integration 400 400            
Proximity key 500 500            
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595            
Premium 1 Package     4,380 4,380   4,380    
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     660 660 660 660    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620   1,620    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Premium Package 3,365 3,095            
Cold Weather Package 685 545            
Xenon HID headlights 730              
Sport Package 1,185 1,000 0          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90            
Navigation system 1,910 1,910            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670 670    
HD radio 315 315            
iPod integration 365 365            
Proximity key 455 455            
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540            
Premium 1 Package     4,073 4,073   4,073    
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     614 614 614 614    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507   1,507    
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Options (change) 11,495 10,045 7,680 7,680 1,680 7,680 0 0
Options (change) 10,460 9,135 7,143 7,143 1,563 7,143 0 0
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $40,920 $45,770 $60,405 $60,905 $64,955 $65,705 $94,525 $101,525
Total Invoice $37,775 $42,250 $56,242 $56,707 $60,474 $61,171 $87,973 $94,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,124
Model Year20082008201520152015201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6302hp V6 H550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$40,920$45,770$60,405$60,905$64,955$65,705$94,525$101,525
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,590-3,565-4,615-3,565-10,065-10,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,920$45,570$56,815$57,340$60,340$62,140$84,460$91,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0$525$3,525$5,325$27,645$34,195
Total Invoice$37,775$42,250$56,242$56,707$60,474$61,171$87,973$94,483
Adjustments for Features0-185-3,343-3,319-4,297-3,319-9,367-9,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,775$42,065$52,899$53,388$56,177$57,852$78,606$84,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,290$0$489$3,278$4,953$25,707$31,798

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082008201520152015201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer      $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  $250 $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system      $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200   
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    $150$150
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150  
Second-row low console$100$100      
Ski sack$50$50      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter       $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100      
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer      $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50    $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Headlight washers$50$50    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights      $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates       $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100      
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats       $50
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0$0
Polished alloy wheels    $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,200$7,590$7,565$8,615$7,565$14,065$14,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,590$3,565$4,615$3,565$10,065$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-3,343-3,319-4,297-3,319-9,367-9,786

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082015
Model1-SeriesE-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in113.2 in
Length171.7 in192.1 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested129045%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested129045%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested129045%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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