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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,220

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,770

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135iR350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $47,650
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $44,315
Power front seats 995 995  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Wood trim 500    
Proximity key 500 500 1,130
Heated front seats 500 500 720
Panoramic sunroof     1,050
Power front seats 905 905  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 604
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
Wood trim 455    
Proximity key 455 455 1,051
Heated front seats 455 455 670
Panoramic sunroof     976
Options (change) 3,795 3,295 4,270
Options (change) 3,455 3,000 3,971
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $33,220 $39,020 $52,795
Total Invoice $30,770 $36,115 $49,161

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,590
Model Year200820082009
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135iR350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$33,220$39,020$52,795
Adjustments for Features0-950-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,220$38,070$46,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0
Total Invoice$30,770$36,115$49,161
Adjustments for Features0-879-5,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,770$35,236$43,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,466$0

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

Model Year200820082009
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135iR350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,285$3,235$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879-5,801

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

Model Year20082009
Model1-SeriesR-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in126.6 in
Length171.7 in203.0 in
Width68.8 in75.7 in
Height56.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.085.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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