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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: $43,195

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $17,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,880

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $16,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201020102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE350E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Premium Package 3,400 1,750      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
BMW Assist 650 650      
Convenience Package 1,650        
Cold Weather Package 700        
Sport Package 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
M Sport Package   1,300      
Obstacle detection, rear   380 950 950 950
Heated front seats   500      
Proximity key   500      
Premium 2 Package     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium 1 Package     3,950 4,400 2,500
Rear Seat Package     430 430  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     650 650  
Leather seating surfaces     1,590    
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Premium Package 3,095 1,595      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
BMW Assist 590 590      
Convenience Package 1,500        
Cold Weather Package 635        
Sport Package 1,185        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
M Sport Package   1,185      
Obstacle detection, rear   345 884 884 884
Heated front seats   455      
Proximity key   455      
Premium 2 Package     2,232 2,232 2,232
Premium 1 Package     3,674 4,092 2,325
Rear Seat Package     400 400  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     604 604  
Leather seating surfaces     1,479    
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Options (change) 11,100 8,380 10,990 9,850 5,850
Options (change) 10,100 7,630 10,221 9,160 5,441
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $43,195 $48,575 $60,465 $67,025 $94,175
Total Invoice $39,880 $44,860 $56,294 $62,394 $87,764

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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: $13,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,457
Model Year20122012201020102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE350E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$43,195$48,575$60,465$67,025$94,175
Adjustments for Features00-4,250-5,950-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,195$48,575$56,215$61,075$88,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,380$0$4,860$32,285
Total Invoice$39,880$44,860$56,294$62,394$87,764
Adjustments for Features00-3,957-5,539-5,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,880$44,860$52,337$56,855$82,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,980$0$4,518$30,138

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

Model Year20122012201020102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE350E550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,050$2,050$6,300$8,000$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,250$5,950$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,957-5,539-5,289

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

Model Year20122010
Model1-SeriesE-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in113.1 in
Length172.2 in191.7 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,209 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested385597%
Total Not Requested1253%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested129056%
Total Not Requested102544%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Drive Dynamic 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 E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested129049%
Total Not Requested132551%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Drive Dynamic 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 E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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