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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: $38,125

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $41,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,265

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $38,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
Model1-Series1-SeriesGL
Trim128i135iGL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $77,375
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $71,959
Premium Package 2,650 1,950  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Convenience Package 1,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sport Package   1,100  
Proximity key   500 1,110
Obstacle detection, rear   350  
iPod integration     375
Premium Package 2,410 1,775  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Convenience Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Sport Package   1,000  
Proximity key   455 1,032
Obstacle detection, rear   320  
iPod integration     349
Options (change) 7,800 7,400 1,485
Options (change) 7,095 6,735 1,381
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $38,125 $44,625 $79,735
Total Invoice $35,265 $41,250 $74,215

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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: $30,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,209
Model Year201120112008
Model1-Series1-SeriesGL
Trim128i135iGL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$38,125$44,625$79,735
Adjustments for Features0-450-11,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,125$44,175$68,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0
Total Invoice$35,265$41,250$74,215
Adjustments for Features0-416-10,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,265$40,834$63,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,569$0

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

Model Year201120112008
Model1-Series1-SeriesGL
Trim128i135iGL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$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 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
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,040$2,490$13,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$11,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416-10,741

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

Model Year20112008
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.5,281 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 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 Requested330596%
Total Not Requested1504%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 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 Requested210593%
Total Not Requested1507%
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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