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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: $39,740

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,740

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135i135isR350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $52,690
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $49,002
Power front seats 995      
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Cold Weather Package 700 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720
Wood trim 500      
Heated steering wheel 190     225
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380 800
Xenon HID headlights 900     985
Sunroof 1,050      
Heated front seats     500 750
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Panoramic sunroof       1,090
Power front seats 905      
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Cold Weather Package 635 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670
Wood trim 455      
Heated steering wheel 175     209
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345 744
Xenon HID headlights 820     916
Sunroof 955      
Heated front seats     455 698
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Panoramic sunroof       1,014
Options (change) 7,615 3,830 3,780 5,230
Options (change) 6,930 3,485 3,440 4,865
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $39,740 $44,055 $47,955 $58,795
Total Invoice $36,740 $40,745 $44,335 $54,742

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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: $12,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,225
Model Year2013201320132012
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesR-Class
Trim128i135i135isR350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$39,740$44,055$47,955$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-500-575-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,740$43,555$47,380$52,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,815$7,640$0
Total Invoice$36,740$40,745$44,335$54,742
Adjustments for Features0-462-532-5,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,740$40,283$43,803$48,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,543$7,063$0

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

Model Year2013201320132012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
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 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding third row seats   $600
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, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,185$3,685$3,760$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$575$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-462-532-5,777

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

Model Year20132012
Model1-SeriesR-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in126.6 in
Length172.2 in203.1 in
Width68.8 in77.1 in
Height56.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.4,961 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

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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

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%

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