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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: $43,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,205

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201420142014201420142014
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135i135isE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400            
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350            
Xenon HID headlights 900                
Cold Weather Package 700 550              
M Sport Package 1,900 1,300              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720 720 720    
Wood trim 500                
Heated steering wheel 190     250 490 490      
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380 970 970 970 970    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250            
Heated front seats     500            
Lighting Package       1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Sport Package       0          
Rear Seat Package       440 440 440 440    
Premium 1 Package       3,870 3,870 3,870 4,320    
Active Multicontour Driver Seat       660 660 660 660    
Proximity key       650 650 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620 1,620      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300 300    
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185            
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140            
Xenon HID headlights 820                
Cold Weather Package 635 500              
M Sport Package 1,730 1,185              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670 670 670 670    
Wood trim 455                
Heated steering wheel 175     233 456 456      
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345 902 902 902 902    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230            
Heated front seats     455            
Lighting Package       1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
Sport Package       0          
Rear Seat Package       409 409 409 409    
Premium 1 Package       3,599 3,599 3,599 4,018    
Active Multicontour Driver Seat       614 614 614 614    
Proximity key       605 605 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507 1,507      
Rear spoiler       279 279 279 279    
Options (change) 11,420 7,780 6,430 10,980 11,220 11,220 9,560 0 0
Options (change) 10,395 7,085 5,855 10,213 10,436 10,436 8,892 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,545 $48,005 $50,605 $63,305 $64,045 $68,845 $71,885 $93,695 $100,695
Total Invoice $40,205 $44,345 $46,750 $58,940 $59,628 $64,092 $66,919 $87,201 $93,711

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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: $14,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,939
Model Year201320132013201420142014201420142014
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135i135isE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18245/45-17245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,545$48,005$50,605$63,305$64,045$68,845$71,885$93,695$100,695
Adjustments for Features-125-1250-5,275-5,250-5,250-7,175-8,025-8,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,420$47,880$50,605$58,030$58,795$63,595$64,710$85,670$92,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,460$7,185$0$765$5,565$6,680$27,640$34,240
Total Invoice$40,205$44,345$46,750$58,940$59,628$64,092$66,919$87,201$93,711
Adjustments for Features-115-1150-4,911-4,888-4,888-6,679-7,469-7,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,090$44,230$46,750$54,029$54,740$59,204$60,240$79,732$85,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,140$6,660$0$711$5,175$6,211$25,703$31,841

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

Model Year201320132013201420142014201420142014
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim128i135i135isE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD      $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100$100   
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer       $350$350
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150    $150$150
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential        $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0      
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50      
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125      
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100      
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250      
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25      
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75      
Chronometer       $100$100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125      
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100      
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates        $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50      
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100      
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel        $150
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector       $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0$0
Polished alloy wheels      $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling       $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,975$3,850$9,125$9,100$9,100$11,025$11,875$12,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$125$0$5,275$5,250$5,250$7,175$8,025$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-1150-4,911-4,888-4,888-6,679-7,469-7,841

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

Model Year20132014
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested380591%
Total Not Requested3759%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

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 - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114045%
Total Not Requested137555%
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114045%
Total Not Requested137555%
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 - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114045%
Total Not Requested137555%
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 - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114040%
Total Not Requested167560%

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