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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: $38,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $50,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,625

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $47,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-Class
Trim128i135iE55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $81,800
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $76,074
Premium Package 3,700 3,400  
Sport Package 1,300 1,100  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 1,100
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Lighting Package     990
Satellite radio     500
Bluetooth cell phone link     925
Premium Package 3,365 3,095  
Sport Package 1,185 1,000  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 1,023
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Lighting Package     921
Satellite radio     465
Bluetooth cell phone link     860
Options (change) 8,320 6,920 4,595
Options (change) 7,570 6,295 4,273
Destination 825 825 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,545 $43,595 $88,870
Total Invoice $35,625 $40,280 $82,822

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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: $46,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,912
Model Year200920092006
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-Class
Trim128i135iE55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6469hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,545$43,595$88,870
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,545$43,345$85,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$0
Total Invoice$35,625$40,280$82,822
Adjustments for Features0-231-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,625$40,049$79,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,424$0

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

Model Year200920092006
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-Class
Trim128i135iE55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,900$2,150$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-3,285

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

Model Year20092006
Model1-SeriesE-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.4 in
Length171.7 in189.7 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.9 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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested310592%
Total Not Requested2758%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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 lighting150No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested280591%
Total Not Requested2759%
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 buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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