BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,995

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $35,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,420

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $33,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
Model1-SeriesGL
Trim135iGL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $34,900 $81,300
Base Invoice $32,290 $75,609
Premium Package 3,400  
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
HD radio 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Package 3,095  
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
HD radio 315  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 11,270 0
Options (change) 10,305 0
Destination 825 875
Total Price $46,995 $82,175
Total Invoice $43,420 $76,484

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,645
Model Year20082009
Model1-SeriesGL
Trim135iGL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$46,995$82,175
Adjustments for Features0-10,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,995$72,055
Total Invoice$43,420$76,484
Adjustments for Features0-9,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,420$67,065

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082009
Model1-SeriesGL
Trim135iGL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,100$13,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,419

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082009
Model1-SeriesGL
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in121.1 in
Length171.7 in200.6 in
Width68.8 in76.0 in
Height56.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.5,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.083.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
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
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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