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

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,660

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $11,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
Model1-Series1-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim128i135iML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $27,000 $33,345 $36,968 $45,105
Premium Package 4,100 3,400 6,150 3,750
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Sport Package 1,300 1,100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 120    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 750 750
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Heated front seats 500 500 690  
Proximity key 500 500   1,080
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Lighting Package     890 890
Comfort Package     1,450 1,450
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Satellite radio     500 500
Premium Package 3,730 3,095 5,720 3,488
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Sport Package 1,185 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 110    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 642 642
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 698 698
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Heated front seats 455 455 642  
Proximity key 455 455   1,004
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Lighting Package     828 828
Comfort Package     1,349 1,349
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Satellite radio     465 465
Options (change) 10,750 8,970 12,510 10,400
Options (change) 9,785 8,165 11,637 9,674
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $40,775 $45,895 $53,035 $59,675
Total Invoice $37,660 $42,385 $49,380 $55,554

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,521
Model Year2010201020062006
Model1-Series1-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim128i135iML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$40,775$45,895$53,035$59,675
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,510-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,775$45,745$48,525$54,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,970$0$6,365
Total Invoice$37,660$42,385$49,380$55,554
Adjustments for Features0-139-4,199-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,660$42,246$45,181$51,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,586$0$5,918

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2010201020062006
Model1-Series1-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim128i135iML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,805$1,955$6,315$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,510$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-4,199-4,455

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20102006
Model1-SeriesM-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in114.7 in
Length171.7 in188.5 in
Width68.8 in75.2 in
Height56.0 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.072.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested395592%
Total Not Requested3258%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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 seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested275589%
Total Not Requested32511%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested51551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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