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BMW X1 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X1 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,545

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $54,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,710

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $50,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201220122012201220122012
ModelX1X1X1S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,200 $33,000 $39,100 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $29,385 $31,040 $36,650 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
M Sport Line 3,000 3,000 2,500            
Ultimate Package 6,150 6,150 4,750            
Xenon HID headlights 900 900              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550            
Heated front seats 500 500 500            
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250            
Premium 2 Package       3,630 3,630 3,630      
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
M Sport Line 2,730 2,730 2,275            
Ultimate Package 5,595 5,595 4,325            
Xenon HID headlights 820 820              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500            
Heated front seats 455 455 455            
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230            
Premium 2 Package       3,376 3,376 3,376      
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Options (change) 11,350 11,350 8,550 4,720 4,720 4,720 1,090 0 0
Options (change) 10,330 10,330 7,785 4,390 4,390 4,390 1,014 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $43,545 $45,345 $48,645 $98,445 $99,145 $101,095 $142,265 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $40,710 $42,365 $45,430 $91,686 $92,337 $94,150 $132,438 $151,810 $199,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,787
Model Year201520152015201220122012201220122012
ModelX1X1X1S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$43,545$45,345$48,645$98,445$99,145$101,095$142,265$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,400-4,750-6,450-4,700-8,550-15,600-15,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,545$43,395$47,245$93,695$92,695$96,395$133,715$147,375$198,275
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,850$1,000$0$3,700$41,020$54,680$105,580
Total Invoice$40,710$42,365$45,430$91,686$92,337$94,150$132,438$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-1,822-1,307-4,424-6,007-4,377-7,959-14,531-14,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,710$40,543$44,123$87,262$86,330$89,773$124,479$137,279$184,589
Cost Above Minimum$167$0$3,580$932$0$3,443$38,149$50,949$98,259

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year201520152015201220122012201220122012
ModelX1X1X1S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000$1000
RWD$0  $0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700 $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$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 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$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial       $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
Hill descent control $250       
Lane departure prevention       $150$150
Lane departure warning       $200$200
Night vision       $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night       $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75      
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150      
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250      
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
Rear wiper$175$175$175      
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150 $150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0      
Regenerative braking$0$0$0      
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275      
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200      
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75      
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0      
Aux input$50$50$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25      
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       $1200$1200
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15      
S Voice support$0$0$0      
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250      
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0      
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25      
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75      
Chronometer      $100 $100
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50$50
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
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150$150$150
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
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$100  
Folding second row seats$300$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 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100  
Total Value of Features$4,815$6,765$6,215$9,565$11,265$9,515$13,365$20,415$20,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,400$4,750$6,450$4,700$8,550$15,600$15,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,822-1,307-4,424-6,007-4,377-7,959-14,531-14,523

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20152012
ModelX1S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in124.6 in
Length176.5 in206.5 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height60.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested517593%
Total Not Requested3657%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested517593%
Total Not Requested3657%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested317590%
Total Not Requested36510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
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 Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
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 Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
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 Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

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