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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: $41,355

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $29,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,210

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $27,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320092009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesGLGL
Trim128i135i135isGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $54,126 $75,609
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400    
Sport seats 400 400      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Cold Weather Package 550        
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350    
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380    
Wood trim 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720  
Heated front seats   500 500    
Leather seating surfaces       2,130  
Premium II Package       8,650  
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185    
Sport seats 365 365      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Cold Weather Package 500        
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140    
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345    
Wood trim 455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670  
Heated front seats   455 455    
Leather seating surfaces       1,981  
Premium II Package       8,044  
Options (change) 9,230 6,580 6,180 11,500 0
Options (change) 8,400 5,990 5,625 10,695 0
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $41,355 $46,805 $50,355 $70,575 $82,175
Total Invoice $38,210 $43,250 $46,520 $65,696 $76,484

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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: $19,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,405
Model Year20132013201320092009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesGLGL
Trim128i135i135isGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$41,355$46,805$50,355$70,575$82,175
Adjustments for Features0-200-75-9,755-11,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,355$46,605$50,280$60,820$70,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$8,925$0$10,075
Total Invoice$38,210$43,250$46,520$65,696$76,484
Adjustments for Features0-185-69-9,081-10,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,210$43,065$46,451$56,615$65,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,855$8,241$0$9,370

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

Model Year20132013201320092009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesGLGL
Trim128i135i135isGL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$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
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
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$200  
Running boards    $350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
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$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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 trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,725$2,600$12,280$13,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$75$9,755$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-69-9,081-10,499

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

Model Year20132009
Model1-SeriesGL
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in121.1 in
Length172.2 in200.6 in
Width68.8 in76.0 in
Height56.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,209 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested385592%
Total Not Requested3258%
Sport seats
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested299055%
Total Not Requested249045%

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