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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: $46,670

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $12,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,130

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $12,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
Model1-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim135iE300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,850 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $33,160 $48,500 $67,332
Premium Package 3,400    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Heated front seats 500 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Proximity key 500    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Second rear spoiler   300  
Satellite radio   460  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
9-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Sport Package   0  
AWD   2,500  
Wood trim     0
Premium Package 3,095    
Navigation system 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670 670
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Heated front seats 455 698  
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Proximity key 455    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Second rear spoiler   279  
Satellite radio   428  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
9-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Sport Package   0  
AWD   2,325  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 9,995 6,350 720
Options (change) 9,145 5,907 670
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $46,670 $59,425 $74,045
Total Invoice $43,130 $55,332 $68,927

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,245
Model Year200920172017
Model1-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim135iE300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$46,670$59,425$74,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,250-9,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,670$55,175$64,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,395
Total Invoice$43,130$55,332$68,927
Adjustments for Features0-3,957-8,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,130$51,375$60,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,732

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

Model Year200920172017
Model1-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim135iE300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Second rear spoiler $150 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,150$8,400$13,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,957-8,820

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

Model Year20092017
Model1-SeriesE-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in115.7 in
Length171.7 in193.8 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.1 ft3

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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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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