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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: $40,095

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $22,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,030

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135iR350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $50,240
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $46,537
Premium Package 3,700 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 800
Xenon HID headlights 900   985
Heated front seats 500 500 750
HD radio 350 350  
iPod integration 400 400  
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Premium 2 Package     6,050
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Premium Package 3,365 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 670
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 744
Xenon HID headlights 820   916
Heated front seats 455 455 698
HD radio 315 315  
iPod integration 365 365  
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Premium 2 Package     5,627
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Options (change) 9,870 8,670 11,055
Options (change) 8,975 7,885 10,283
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $40,095 $45,345 $62,170
Total Invoice $37,030 $41,870 $57,695

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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: $16,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,236
Model Year200920092011
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135iR350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$40,095$45,345$62,170
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$45,095$56,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$0
Total Invoice$37,030$41,870$57,695
Adjustments for Features0-231-5,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,030$41,639$52,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,609$0

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

Model Year200920092011
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135iR350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
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
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,390$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-5,429

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

Model Year20092011
Model1-SeriesR-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in126.6 in
Length171.7 in203.0 in
Width68.8 in77.1 in
Height56.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 lighting150No
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 Requested210562%
Total Not Requested127538%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 lighting150No
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 Requested180559%
Total Not Requested127541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested184056%
Total Not Requested142544%

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