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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: $47,055

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $12,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,480

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $12,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
Model1-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim135iE300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $36,335 $48,500 $67,332
Premium Package 2,400    
Technology Package 2,350    
Sport seats 400    
6-speed manual 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Second rear spoiler   300  
Satellite radio   460  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
9-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Sport Package   0  
AWD   2,500  
Premium 2 Package     3,700
Wood trim     0
Premium Package 2,185    
Technology Package 2,140    
Sport seats 365    
6-speed manual 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 345    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 233  
Heated front seats 455 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670
Second rear spoiler   279  
Satellite radio   428  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
9-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Sport Package   0  
AWD   2,325  
Premium 2 Package     3,441
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,830 6,600 4,420
Options (change) 6,220 6,140 4,111
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $47,055 $59,675 $77,745
Total Invoice $43,480 $55,565 $72,368

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,592
Model Year201320172017
Model1-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim135iE300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$47,055$59,675$77,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,825-11,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,055$54,850$65,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,120
Total Invoice$43,480$55,565$72,368
Adjustments for Features0-4,493-10,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,480$51,072$61,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,335

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

Model Year201320172017
Model1-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim135iE300AMG E43
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Second rear spoiler $150 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Rapid-heating front seats  $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,500$8,325$15,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,493-10,961

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

Model Year20132017
Model1-SeriesE-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in115.7 in
Length172.2 in193.8 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested172590%

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