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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,920

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,955

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLK
Trim128i135iGLK350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $35,880
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $33,368
Premium Package 3,700 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
iPod integration 400 400 375
Proximity key 500 500 650
Heated front seats 500 500 750
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 800
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
COMAND System     1,330
Lighting Package     985
Premium 1 Package     3,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,780
Rear spoiler     410
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Premium Package 3,365 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669
iPod integration 365 365 349
Proximity key 455 455 605
Heated front seats 455 455 698
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 744
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
COMAND System     1,237
Lighting Package     916
Premium 1 Package     2,976
Leather seating surfaces     1,655
Rear spoiler     381
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Options (change) 9,495 8,395 11,660
Options (change) 8,640 7,640 10,844
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $38,920 $44,120 $48,415
Total Invoice $35,955 $40,755 $45,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,519
Model Year200820082012
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLK
Trim128i135iGLK350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$38,920$44,120$48,415
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,920$43,870$44,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0
Total Invoice$35,955$40,755$45,087
Adjustments for Features0-231-3,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,955$40,524$41,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,569$0

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

Model Year200820082012
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLK
Trim128i135iGLK350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,325$2,575$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-3,613

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

Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesGLK
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in108.5 in
Length171.7 in178.3 in
Width68.8 in72.4 in
Height56.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.054.7 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 seat150No
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested310592%
Total Not Requested2758%

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 seat150No
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested280591%
Total Not Requested2759%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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