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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,670 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||||||
| Difference: $53,585 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,545 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||||||
| Difference: $50,246 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $28,600 | $34,900 | $92,350 | $93,000 | $95,000 | $140,000 | $160,300 | $212,000 |
| Base Invoice | $26,490 | $32,290 | $85,886 | $86,490 | $88,350 | $130,200 | $149,079 | $197,160 |
| Sport Package | 1,300 | 1,100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | 100 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,700 | 3,400 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||||||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | ||||||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | ||||||
| Sport Package | 1,185 | 1,000 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | 90 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,365 | 3,095 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||||||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | ||||||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,245 | 9,945 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 10,230 | 9,045 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $40,670 | $45,670 | $94,255 | $94,905 | $96,905 | $141,905 | $163,805 | $215,005 |
| Total Invoice | $37,545 | $42,160 | $87,791 | $88,395 | $90,255 | $132,105 | $152,584 | $200,165 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,695 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,964 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $40,670 | $45,670 | $94,255 | $94,905 | $96,905 | $141,905 | $163,805 | $215,005 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -7,840 | -9,540 | -7,790 | -11,640 | -19,190 | -19,190 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,670 | $45,420 | $86,415 | $85,365 | $89,115 | $130,265 | $144,615 | $195,815 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,750 | $1,050 | $0 | $3,750 | $44,900 | $59,250 | $110,450 |
| Total Invoice | $37,545 | $42,160 | $87,791 | $88,395 | $90,255 | $132,105 | $152,584 | $200,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -231 | -7,302 | -8,886 | -7,255 | -10,836 | -17,875 | -17,865 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,545 | $41,929 | $80,489 | $79,509 | $83,000 | $121,269 | $134,709 | $182,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,384 | $980 | $0 | $3,491 | $41,760 | $55,200 | $102,791 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,225 | $3,475 | $11,065 | $12,765 | $11,015 | $14,865 | $22,415 | $22,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $7,840 | $9,540 | $7,790 | $11,640 | $19,190 | $19,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -231 | -7,302 | -8,886 | -7,255 | -10,836 | -17,875 | -17,865 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | 1-Series | S-Class |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,253 lb. | 4,631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3305 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 2% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3005 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 2% |
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