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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: $38,425

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $29,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112020
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-Class
Trim128i135iE450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $64,350
Sport Package 1,300 1,100  
6-speed manual 0    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Premium Package 2,650 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature     950
Satellite radio     460
Rear spoiler     350
Sport Package 1,185 1,000  
6-speed manual 0    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Premium Package 2,410 1,775  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 233
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature     884
Satellite radio     428
Rear spoiler     326
Options (change) 8,100 6,300 2,730
Options (change) 7,375 5,735 2,541
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $38,425 $43,525 $68,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,265
Model Year201120112020
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-Class
Trim128i135iE450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6362hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,425$43,525$68,075
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,425$43,375$63,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0

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

Model Year201120112020
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-Class
Trim128i135iE450
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
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
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,650$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-256

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

Model Year20112020
Model1-SeriesE-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in113.1 in
Length171.7 in190.0 in
Width68.8 in73.2 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

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 buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
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 Requested338098%
Total Not Requested752%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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 buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
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 Requested218097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450

Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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