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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: $43,635

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,285

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013201320132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514
BMW Assist 650 650        
Premium Package 3,400 1,750        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Sport Package 1,300   0      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100          
Convenience Package 1,650          
Cold Weather Package 700 550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720  
Heated steering wheel 190   490 490 490  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
App support 250 250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
M Sport Package   1,300        
Proximity key   500        
Obstacle detection, rear   380 970 970 970 970
Rear Seat Package     440 440 440  
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000 4,450  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     660 660 660  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300  
BMW Assist 590 590        
Premium Package 3,095 1,595        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Sport Package 1,185   0      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90          
Convenience Package 1,500          
Cold Weather Package 635 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669  
Heated steering wheel 175   456 456 456  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
App support 230 230        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
M Sport Package   1,185        
Proximity key   455        
Obstacle detection, rear   345 902 902 902 902
Rear Seat Package     409 409 409  
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720 4,139  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     614 614 614  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Rear spoiler     279 279 279  
Options (change) 11,540 8,680 11,650 11,650 10,480 970
Options (change) 10,505 7,905 10,835 10,835 9,747 902
Destination 895 895 905 905 905 905
Total Price $43,635 $48,875 $63,555 $68,355 $71,785 $91,675
Total Invoice $40,285 $45,135 $59,170 $63,634 $66,824 $85,321

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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: $15,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,694
Model Year201220122013201320132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,635$48,875$63,555$68,355$71,785$91,675
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,600-4,600-6,600-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,535$48,875$58,955$63,755$65,185$85,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,340$0$4,800$6,230$26,645
Total Invoice$40,285$45,135$59,170$63,634$66,824$85,321
Adjustments for Features-920-4,283-4,282-6,144-5,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,193$45,135$54,887$59,352$60,680$79,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,942$0$4,465$5,793$24,780

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

Model Year201220122013201320132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150   $150
Console without shifter  $150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$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$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$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$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,550$7,150$7,150$9,150$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,600$4,600$6,600$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-4,283-4,282-6,144-5,654

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

Model Year20122013
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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 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%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126551%
Total Not Requested120049%
Active Multicontour 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 E400 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126551%
Total Not Requested120049%
Active Multicontour 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%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126546%
Total Not Requested150054%
Active Multicontour 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%

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