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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: $48,775

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $41,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,060

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $39,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesM-Class
Trim135iML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $87,000
Base Invoice $36,335 $80,910
M Sport Package 1,300  
Premium Package 1,750  
7-speed automated manual 450  
BMW Assist 650  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 770
Proximity key 500 1,110
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
iPod integration   375
Voice control for nav and audio   510
M Sport Package 1,185  
Premium Package 1,595  
7-speed automated manual 430  
BMW Assist 590  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 716
Proximity key 455 1,032
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
iPod integration   349
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 8,580 2,765
Options (change) 7,830 2,571
Destination 895 875
Total Price $48,775 $90,640
Total Invoice $45,060 $84,356

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,465
Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesM-Class
Trim135iML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6503hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG11/14 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18295/40-20
Total Price$48,775$90,640
Adjustments for Features0-7,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,775$83,300
Total Invoice$45,060$84,356
Adjustments for Features0-6,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,060$77,525

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

Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesM-Class
Trim135iML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
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 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,940$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,831

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

Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesM-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in114.7 in
Length172.2 in188.5 in
Width68.8 in75.2 in
Height56.0 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.5,093 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 135i

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 buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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