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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: $40,195

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,155

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132010
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135i135isR350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $49,300
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $45,849
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720
Wood trim 500      
Heated steering wheel 190     220
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380 790
Heated front seats 500   500 740
Cold Weather Package   550    
Premium 2 Package       5,950
Panoramic sunroof       1,070
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670
Wood trim 455      
Heated steering wheel 175     205
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345 735
Heated front seats 455   455 688
Cold Weather Package   500    
Premium 2 Package       5,534
Panoramic sunroof       995
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Options (change) 8,070 6,230 6,180 10,140
Options (change) 7,345 5,670 5,625 9,431
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $40,195 $46,455 $50,355 $60,315
Total Invoice $37,155 $42,930 $46,520 $56,155

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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: $14,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,460
Model Year2013201320132010
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135i135isR350
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)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$40,195$46,455$50,355$60,315
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,025-5,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,195$45,505$49,330$54,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,310$9,135$0
Total Invoice$37,155$42,930$46,520$56,155
Adjustments for Features0-878-947-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,155$42,052$45,573$50,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,897$8,418$0

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

Model Year2013201320132010
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135i135isR350
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$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$250$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 passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$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 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $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$4,290$5,240$5,315$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,025$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-878-947-5,540

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

Model Year20132010
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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested265564%
Total Not Requested152536%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70534%
Total Not Requested137566%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70534%
Total Not Requested137566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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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