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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: $44,875

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $72,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,480

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $68,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesGL
Trim135iGL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $36,350 $116,925
Base Invoice $33,640 $108,740
Sport Package 1,100  
Premium Package 1,950  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Proximity key 500  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sport Package 1,000  
Premium Package 1,775  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Proximity key 455  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 7,650 0
Options (change) 6,965 0
Destination 875 905
Total Price $44,875 $117,830
Total Invoice $41,480 $109,645

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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: $54,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,318
Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesGL
Trim135iGL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$44,875$117,830
Adjustments for Features0-18,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,875$99,725
Total Invoice$41,480$109,645
Adjustments for Features0-16,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,480$92,798

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

Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesGL
Trim135iGL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,400$21,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$18,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,847

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

Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesGL
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in121.0 in
Length171.7 in201.6 in
Width68.8 in76.4 in
Height56.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.093.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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 buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested218097%
Total Not Requested753%

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