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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: $49,275

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $51,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $47,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
Model1-SeriesM-Class
Trim135iML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $98,400
Base Invoice $36,335 $91,512
BMW Assist 650  
M Sport Package 1,300  
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 1,750  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
BMW Assist 590  
M Sport Package 1,185  
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 1,595  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Options (change) 9,080 1,100
Options (change) 8,290 1,023
Destination 895 925
Total Price $49,275 $100,425
Total Invoice $45,520 $93,460

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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: $40,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,954
Model Year20122015
Model1-SeriesM-Class
Trim135iML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18265/45-20
Total Price$49,275$100,425
Adjustments for Features0-10,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,275$89,695
Total Invoice$45,520$93,460
Adjustments for Features0-9,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$83,474

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

Model Year20122015
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 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,275$14,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,986

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

Model Year20122015
Model1-SeriesM-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in114.8 in
Length172.2 in189.1 in
Width68.8 in75.2 in
Height56.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,439 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 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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