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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: $40,095

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $33,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,030

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $31,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLGL
Trim128i135iGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $62,570 $85,300
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $58,190 $79,329
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 800  
Proximity key 500 500 1,140  
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Sport Package   1,100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100    
Lighting Package     985  
Premium 1 Package     4,280  
Leather seating surfaces     1,930  
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 670  
Heated front seats 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 744  
Proximity key 455 455 1,060  
HD radio 315 315    
iPod integration 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Sport Package   1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90    
Lighting Package     916  
Premium 1 Package     3,980  
Leather seating surfaces     1,795  
Options (change) 9,870 9,870 9,855 0
Options (change) 8,975 8,975 9,165 0
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $40,095 $46,545 $73,300 $86,175
Total Invoice $37,030 $42,960 $68,230 $80,204

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,692
Model Year2009200920122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLGL
Trim128i135iGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1080, 8610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$40,095$46,545$73,300$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-650-9,140-12,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$45,895$64,160$73,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,800$0$9,710
Total Invoice$37,030$42,960$68,230$80,204
Adjustments for Features0-600-8,508-11,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,030$42,360$59,722$68,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,330$0$9,030

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

Model Year2009200920122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLGL
Trim128i135iGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,775$11,265$14,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$9,140$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-8,508-11,452

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,253 lb.5,347 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 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested159061%
Total Not Requested102539%

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