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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: $41,175

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $51,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,025

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $48,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200720072007
Model1-Series1-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim128i135iS550S600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $85,750 $139,900 $181,500
Base Invoice $27,000 $33,345 $79,748 $130,107 $168,795
Sport Package 1,300 1,100      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 120      
Premium Package 4,100 3,400      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500      
iPod integration 400 400 425 425 425
Proximity key 500 500 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 1,120    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Drive Dynamic Seats     1,800    
Satellite radio     510    
Sport Package 1,185 1,000      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 110      
Premium Package 3,730 3,095      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455      
iPod integration 365 365 395 395 395
Proximity key 455 455 1,023    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 1,042    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Drive Dynamic Seats     1,674    
Satellite radio     474    
Options (change) 11,150 9,370 4,955 425 425
Options (change) 10,150 8,530 4,608 395 395
Destination 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 2,600
Total Price $41,175 $46,295 $92,480 $144,100 $185,300
Total Invoice $38,025 $42,750 $86,131 $134,277 $172,565

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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: $45,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,960
Model Year20102010200720072007
Model1-Series1-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim128i135iS550S600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$41,175$46,295$92,480$144,100$185,300
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,525-14,425-12,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,175$46,145$86,955$129,675$173,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,970$0$42,720$86,045
Total Invoice$38,025$42,750$86,131$134,277$172,565
Adjustments for Features0-139-5,146-13,442-11,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,025$42,611$80,985$120,835$161,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,586$0$39,850$80,125

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

Model Year20102010200720072007
Model1-Series1-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim128i135iS550S600S65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 $0
Forward collision warning   $200 
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Media drive$15$15   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats   $200 
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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,265$8,640$17,540$15,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,525$14,425$12,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-5,146-13,442-11,455

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

Model Year20102007
Model1-SeriesS-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.7 in124.6 in
Length171.7 in205.0 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested395592%
Total Not Requested3258%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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%
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested275589%
Total Not Requested32511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

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