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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: $53,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018201820182018
ModelX1X1X1S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,200 $33,000 $39,100 $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500
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        
Power rear seats       1,515 1,515 1,515  
Premium Package       4,500 4,500    
Rear spoiler       500 500    
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        
Power rear seats       1,409 1,409 1,409  
Premium Package       4,185 4,185    
Rear spoiler       465 465    
Options (change) 11,350 11,350 8,550 6,515 6,515 1,515 0
Options (change) 10,330 10,330 7,785 6,059 6,059 1,409 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $43,545 $45,345 $48,645 $97,410 $107,410 $150,010 $232,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X1 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,322
Model Year2015201520152018201820182018
ModelX1X1X1S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T6T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$43,545$45,345$48,645$97,410$107,410$150,010$232,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,400-8,700-8,900-11,400-23,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,545$43,395$47,245$88,710$98,510$138,610$209,195
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,850$0$9,800$49,900$120,485

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

Model Year2015201520152018201820182018
ModelX1X1X1S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
RWD$0  $0$0 $0
AWD $1700$1700  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Animal detection, night      $50
Around view cameras      $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row      $50
Blind spot collision prevention      $150
Blind spot warning system      $200
Collision preparation system, rear      $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system      $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250     
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning      $200
Lane keeping assist      $400
Night vision      $1750
Pedestrian detection      $50
Pedestrian detection, night      $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer   $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents   $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration    $200  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Front splitter spoiler     $200$200
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25$25$25
S Voice support$0$0$0    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer     $100$100
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers  $50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row      $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated front row armrests      $100
Heated second row armrests      $100
Heated second row seats      $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $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
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats      $150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225
Power footrest, right rear seat      $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat      $500
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150
Rapid-heating front seats   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable      $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension      $500
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$6,040$7,990$7,440$14,740$14,940$17,440$29,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,400$8,700$8,900$11,400$23,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,822-1,307-630-584-183-311

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

Model Year20152018
ModelX1S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in124.6 in
Length176.5 in206.5 in
Width70.8 in74.8 in
Height60.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft316.3 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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested519094%
Total Not Requested3506%

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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested519094%
Total Not Requested3506%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested319090%
Total Not Requested35010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested192572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested192572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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