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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: $34,950

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $14,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,355

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $13,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135iR350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $42,100
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $39,153
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710
Wood trim 500    
iPod integration 400 400 375
Proximity key 500 500 1,110
Heated front seats 500 500 710
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Lighting Package     910
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 660
Wood trim 455    
iPod integration 365 365 349
Proximity key 455 455 1,032
Heated front seats 455 455 660
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Lighting Package     846
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Options (change) 4,725 3,325 6,015
Options (change) 4,300 3,025 5,593
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $34,950 $40,000 $48,990
Total Invoice $32,355 $37,010 $45,621

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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: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,420
Model Year200920092008
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135iR350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
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$34,950$40,000$48,990
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,950$39,750$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$0
Total Invoice$32,355$37,010$45,621
Adjustments for Features0-231-3,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,355$36,779$41,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,424$0

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

Model Year200920092008
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$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,560$2,810$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-3,846

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

Model Year20092008
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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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