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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: $53,510

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $42,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,435

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $39,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesM-Class
TrimM CoupeML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $46,135 $94,990
Base Invoice $42,645 $88,341
Premium Package 2,400  
Convenience Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Package 2,185  
Convenience Package 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 6,500 0
Options (change) 5,915 0
Destination 875 875
Total Price $53,510 $95,865
Total Invoice $49,435 $89,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,283
Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesM-Class
TrimM CoupeML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19265/45-20
Total Price$53,510$95,865
Adjustments for Features0-11,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,510$84,585
Total Invoice$49,435$89,216
Adjustments for Features0-10,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,435$78,718

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

Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesM-Class
TrimM CoupeML63 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
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$14,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,498

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

Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesM-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in114.8 in
Length171.7 in189.1 in
Width68.8 in75.2 in
Height56.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.071.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested223095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested124093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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