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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: $19,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,285

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581
BMW Assist 650 650        
Premium Package 3,400 1,750        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Convenience Package 1,650          
Cold Weather Package 700 550        
Sport Package 1,300   0      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720  
Heated steering wheel 190   250 490 250  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
App support 250 250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
M Sport Package   1,300        
Obstacle detection, rear   380        
Proximity key   500        
Lighting Package     1,500 1,500 1,500  
Premium 1 Package     4,180 4,180    
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        
Convenience Package 1,500          
Cold Weather Package 635 500        
Sport Package 1,185   0      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670  
Heated steering wheel 175   233 456 233  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
App support 230 230        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
M Sport Package   1,185        
Obstacle detection, rear   345        
Proximity key   455        
Lighting Package     1,395 1,395 1,395  
Premium 1 Package     3,887 3,887    
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 9,230 9,470 3,430 0
Options (change) 10,505 7,905 8,585 8,808 3,191 0
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,635 $48,875 $62,805 $63,495 $67,455 $102,625
Total Invoice $40,285 $45,135 $58,475 $59,116 $62,799 $95,506

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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: $14,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,278
Model Year201220122016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,635$48,875$62,805$63,495$67,455$102,625
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,300-4,275-5,325-10,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,535$48,875$58,505$59,220$62,130$92,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,340$0$715$3,625$33,695
Total Invoice$40,285$45,135$58,475$59,116$62,799$95,506
Adjustments for Features-920-4,004-3,980-4,957-9,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,193$45,135$54,471$55,136$57,842$85,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,942$0$665$3,371$31,333

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

Model Year201220122016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135iE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer     $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
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    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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
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
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,000$3,900$8,200$8,175$9,225$14,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,300$4,275$5,325$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-4,004-3,980-4,957-9,702

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

Model Year20122016
Model1-SeriesE-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in113.2 in
Length172.2 in192.1 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.1 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 ft316.4 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
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 limiter0Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149051%
Total Not Requested142549%
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 E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149051%
Total Not Requested142549%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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