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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: $53,510

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $110,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,435

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $103,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesS-Class
TrimM CoupeS600
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,135 $160,300
Base Invoice $42,645 $149,079
Premium Package 2,400  
Convenience Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Package 2,185  
Convenience Package 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 6,500 0
Options (change) 5,915 0
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $53,510 $163,805
Total Invoice $49,435 $152,584

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,311
Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesS-Class
TrimM CoupeS600
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine335hp I6510hp V12
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 81200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$53,510$163,805
Adjustments for Features0-19,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,510$144,655
Total Invoice$49,435$152,584
Adjustments for Features0-17,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,435$134,746

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

Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesS-Class
TrimM CoupeS600
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,665$22,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17,838

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

Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesS-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.7 in124.6 in
Length171.7 in206.5 in
Width68.8 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.4,960 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested220594%
Total Not Requested1506%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1159%

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