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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: $41,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $25,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,375

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $23,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
Model1-Series1-SeriesGL
Trim128i135iGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $54,900
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $51,057
Premium Package 3,400 1,750 4,500
BMW Assist 650 650  
Convenience Package 1,650    
Cold Weather Package 700    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
M Sport Package   1,300  
Heated front seats   500  
Proximity key   500 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear   380  
Multicontour front seats     800
Lighting Package     900
Sunroof Package     1,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,650
Premium Package 3,095 1,595 4,185
BMW Assist 590 590  
Convenience Package 1,500    
Cold Weather Package 635    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 651
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
M Sport Package   1,185  
Heated front seats   455  
Proximity key   455 1,023
Obstacle detection, rear   345  
Multicontour front seats     744
Lighting Package     837
Sunroof Package     1,395
Leather seating surfaces     1,534
Options (change) 9,450 8,130 11,150
Options (change) 8,595 7,400 10,369
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $41,545 $48,325 $66,825
Total Invoice $38,375 $44,630 $62,201

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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: $16,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,695
Model Year201220122007
Model1-Series1-SeriesGL
Trim128i135iGL450 / GL320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6335hp 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)205/50-17215/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$41,545$48,325$66,825
Adjustments for Features0-400-8,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,545$47,925$58,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,380$0
Total Invoice$38,375$44,630$62,201
Adjustments for Features0-369-8,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,375$44,261$54,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,886$0

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

Model Year201220122007
Model1-Series1-SeriesGL
Trim128i135iGL450 / GL320
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,705$2,105$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-369-8,131

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

Model Year20122007
Model1-SeriesGL
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in121.1 in
Length172.2 in200.3 in
Width68.8 in75.6 in
Height56.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.5,250 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 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.0 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested375594%
Total Not Requested2256%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135586%
Total Not Requested22514%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium 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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested151548%

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