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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: $47,845

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $53,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,120

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $49,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012201220122012
ModelX1X1S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,900 $35,900 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $32,205 $34,065 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Obstacle detection, rear 800 800            
Premium Tier 3,250 3,250            
M Sport Design 3,500 3,500            
Driving Assistance Package 700 700            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,000 1,000            
Sport suspension (upgrade) 400 400            
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450            
Temporary spare tire 150 150            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550            
Driver Assistance Package     2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 2 Package     3,630 3,630 3,630      
Obstacle detection, rear 735 735            
Premium Tier 2,990 2,990            
M Sport Design 3,220 3,220            
Driving Assistance Package 645 645            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 920 920            
Sport suspension (upgrade) 370 370            
Panoramic sunroof 1,060 1,060 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335            
Temporary spare tire 140 140            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505            
Driver Assistance Package     2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 2 Package     3,376 3,376 3,376      
Options (change) 12,950 12,950 7,620 7,670 7,670 4,040 0 0
Options (change) 11,920 11,920 7,087 7,134 7,134 3,758 0 0
Destination 995 995 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $47,845 $49,845 $101,345 $102,095 $104,045 $145,215 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $45,120 $46,980 $94,383 $95,081 $96,894 $135,182 $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 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,562
Model Year20182018201220122012201220122012
ModelX1X1S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine228hp I4228hp I4275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7205, 7600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$47,845$49,845$101,345$102,095$104,045$145,215$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,950-3,650-1,900-5,750-11,000-11,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,845$48,145$99,395$98,445$102,145$139,465$151,975$202,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$950$0$3,700$41,020$53,530$104,430
Total Invoice$45,120$46,980$94,383$95,081$96,894$135,182$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-1,602-1,816-3,399-1,769-5,353-10,246-10,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,120$45,378$92,567$91,682$95,125$129,829$141,564$188,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$258$885$0$3,443$38,147$49,882$97,189

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

Model Year20182018201220122012201220122012
ModelX1X1S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr 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      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
FWD$0       
AWD $1700 $1700    
RWD  $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100      
Heated steering wheel      $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350      
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25      
Semi-automated parking system$500$500      
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power     $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200      
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250      
Knee airbag, driver$75$75      
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Night vision      $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50      
Pedestrian detection, night      $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75      
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Rear wiper$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  
Regenerative braking$0$0      
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0      
Body kit     $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200      
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0      
App support$0$0      
Aux input$50$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25      
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition$200$200      
In-vehicle Internet$150$150      
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15      
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0      
S Voice support$0$0      
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0      
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25      
Voice control for external devices$0$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 $25 
Chronometer     $100 $100
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350      
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750      
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500$500
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  
Folding second row seats$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Total Value of Features$8,240$9,940$10,190$11,890$10,140$13,990$19,240$19,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,950$3,650$1,900$5,750$11,000$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,602-1,816-3,399-1,769-5,353-10,246-10,241

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

Model Year20182012
ModelX1S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in124.6 in
Length174.8 in206.5 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height63.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.1 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested171564%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested172582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested171564%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested172582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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