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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: $40,745

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $51,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,625

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $48,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-Class
Trim128i135iE63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $84,600
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $78,678
Premium Package 3,700 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Sport Package 1,300 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 1,110
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Premium II Package     1,900
Premium I Package     1,700
Voice control for nav and audio     500
Premium Package 3,365 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Sport Package 1,185 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 1,032
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Premium II Package     1,767
Premium I Package     1,581
Voice control for nav and audio     465
Options (change) 10,520 9,120 5,210
Options (change) 9,570 8,295 4,845
Destination 825 825 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $40,745 $45,795 $92,685
Total Invoice $37,625 $42,280 $86,398

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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: $47,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,499
Model Year200920092007
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-Class
Trim128i135iE63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
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$40,745$45,795$92,685
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$45,545$88,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$0
Total Invoice$37,625$42,280$86,398
Adjustments for Features0-231-4,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,625$42,049$82,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,424$0

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

Model Year200920092007
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-Class
Trim128i135iE63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$1,965$2,215$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-4,274

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

Model Year20092007
Model1-SeriesE-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.4 in
Length171.7 in191.0 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,741 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 E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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