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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: $40,695

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $16,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,605

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $16,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim128i135iR350R500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $44,640 $51,645
Premium Package 3,400 1,750    
Sport Package 1,300      
6-speed manual 0      
Convenience Package 1,650      
Cold Weather Package 700      
BMW Assist 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
M Sport Package   1,300    
Obstacle detection, rear   380 750 750
Heated front seats   500 690  
Proximity key   500   1,080
Multicontour front seats     780 780
Lighting Package     890 890
Comfort Package     1,350 625
Trim Package     1,750 1,200
Satellite radio     500 500
Sunroof     1,490 1,490
Premium Package 3,095 1,595    
Sport Package 1,185      
6-speed manual 0      
Convenience Package 1,500      
Cold Weather Package 635      
BMW Assist 590 590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 642 642
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
M Sport Package   1,185    
Obstacle detection, rear   345 698 698
Heated front seats   455 642  
Proximity key   455   1,004
Multicontour front seats     725 725
Lighting Package     828 828
Comfort Package     1,256 581
Trim Package     1,628 1,116
Satellite radio     465 465
Sunroof     1,386 1,386
Options (change) 8,600 5,980 8,890 8,005
Options (change) 7,825 5,445 8,270 7,445
Destination 895 895 775 775
Total Price $40,695 $46,175 $57,665 $64,280
Total Invoice $37,605 $42,675 $53,685 $59,865

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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: $11,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,402
Model Year2012201220062006
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim128i135iR350R500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 880, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$40,695$46,175$57,665$64,280
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,025-5,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,695$46,075$52,640$58,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,380$0$5,890
Total Invoice$37,605$42,675$53,685$59,865
Adjustments for Features0-92-4,678-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,605$42,583$49,007$54,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,978$0$5,503

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

Model Year2012201220062006
Model1-Series1-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim128i135iR350R500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote   $200
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,290$2,390$7,315$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,025$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-4,678-5,355

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

Model Year20122006
Model1-SeriesR-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in126.6 in
Length172.2 in203.0 in
Width68.8 in75.7 in
Height56.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.4,842 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested375594%
Total Not Requested2256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20053%
Total Not Requested17547%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested135586%
Total Not Requested22514%
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20053%
Total Not Requested17547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested50052%
Total Not Requested46548%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested30058%
Total Not Requested21542%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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