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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,495

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $56,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,305

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $53,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
Trim128i135iS550S63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $86,397 $129,735
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Sport Package 1,300 1,100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Premium 1 Package     4,500  
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Sport Package 1,185 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
HD radio 315 315    
iPod integration 365 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Premium 1 Package     4,185  
Options (change) 11,270 9,870 4,500 0
Options (change) 10,250 8,975 4,185 0
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $41,495 $46,545 $98,325 $140,425
Total Invoice $38,305 $42,960 $91,507 $130,660

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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: $46,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,835
Model Year2009200920142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
Trim128i135iS550S63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$41,495$46,545$98,325$140,425
Adjustments for Features0-250-10,065-12,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,495$46,295$88,260$128,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$0$39,850
Total Invoice$38,305$42,960$91,507$130,660
Adjustments for Features0-231-9,367-11,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,305$42,729$82,140$119,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,424$0$37,061

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

Model Year2009200920142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
Trim128i135iS550S63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,250$14,065$16,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$10,065$12,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-9,367-11,459

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

Model Year20092014
Model1-SeriesS-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.7 in124.6 in
Length171.7 in206.5 in
Width68.8 in74.8 in
Height56.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60022%
Total Not Requested207578%

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