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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,345

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $60

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,048

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelB-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimElectric Drive128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,450 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $38,549 $28,885 $36,335
Interior Package 2,150    
Premium Package 2,690 3,400 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970   380
BMW Assist   650 650
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Convenience Package   1,650  
Proximity key     500
Interior Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,502 3,095 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902   345
BMW Assist   590 590
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Convenience Package   1,500  
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 6,530 9,250 6,830
Options (change) 6,074 8,415 6,215
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,405 $41,345 $47,025
Total Invoice $38,048 $38,195 $43,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,532
Model Year201520122012
ModelB-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimElectric Drive128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine177hp E230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$41,405$41,345$47,025
Adjustments for Features-2,5950-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,810$41,345$46,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,530
Total Invoice$38,048$38,195$43,445
Adjustments for Features-2,3850-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,663$38,195$43,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,111

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

Model Year201520122012
ModelB-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimElectric Drive128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
28 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Radar-based brake regeneration$200  
Regeneration paddles$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,550$2,955$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3850-139

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW 1-Series features.

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

Model Year20152012
ModelB-Class1-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length171.6 in172.2 in
Width70.3 in68.8 in
Height61.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		51.4 ft310.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested121580%
Total Not Requested30020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested295574%
Total Not Requested102526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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