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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: $40,005

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,980

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $17,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135i135isR350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $47,650
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $44,315
Premium Package 3,600      
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720
Wood trim 500      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 720
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380  
Premium I Package       5,350
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Proximity key       1,130
Panoramic sunroof       1,050
Premium Package 3,275      
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670
Wood trim 455      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 670
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345  
Premium I Package       4,976
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Proximity key       1,051
Panoramic sunroof       976
Options (change) 7,880 3,780 3,780 9,620
Options (change) 7,170 3,440 3,440 8,947
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $40,005 $44,005 $47,955 $58,145
Total Invoice $36,980 $40,700 $44,335 $54,137

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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: $12,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,192
Model Year2013201320132009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135i135isR350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$40,005$44,005$47,955$58,145
Adjustments for Features-1,1300-175-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,875$44,005$47,780$51,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,130$8,905$0
Total Invoice$36,980$40,700$44,335$54,137
Adjustments for Features-1,0450-162-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,935$40,700$44,173$48,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,765$8,238$0

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

Model Year2013201320132009
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135i135isR350 / R320
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
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$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass$0  $0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,890$3,760$3,935$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$0$175$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0450-162-6,010

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

Model Year20132009
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.4,830 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
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 Requested218052%
Total Not Requested200048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested134045%
Total Not Requested165055%

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