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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,135

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $69,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,825

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $65,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $110,400 $145,200 $154,400 $207,170 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $102,672 $135,036 $143,592 $192,668 $28,885 $36,335
Heated steering wheel 480 0   0 190  
Sport Package         1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100  
BMW Assist         650 650
Cold Weather Package         700 550
Premium Package         3,400 1,750
Convenience Package         1,650  
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
M Sport Package           1,300
Obstacle detection, rear           380
Proximity key           500
Heated steering wheel 446 0   0 175  
Sport Package         1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90  
BMW Assist         590 590
Cold Weather Package         635 500
Premium Package         3,095 1,595
Convenience Package         1,500  
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
M Sport Package           1,185
Obstacle detection, rear           345
Proximity key           455
Options (change) 480 0 0 0 11,040 8,180
Options (change) 446 0 0 0 10,045 7,445
Destination 875 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $113,055 $148,675 $158,275 $211,045 $43,135 $48,375
Total Invoice $105,293 $138,511 $147,467 $196,543 $39,825 $44,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,504
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$113,055$148,675$158,275$211,045$43,135$48,375
Adjustments for Features-8,650-10,950-14,250-15,225-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,405$137,725$144,025$195,820$43,035$48,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,320$39,620$91,415$0$5,340
Total Invoice$105,293$138,511$147,467$196,543$39,825$44,675
Adjustments for Features-8,056-10,201-13,277-14,179-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,237$128,310$134,190$182,364$39,733$44,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,073$36,953$85,127$0$4,942

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

Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive    $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer $100 $100  
Compass    $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$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  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Crosswind stabilization  $50   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,090$13,390$16,690$17,665$2,540$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,650$10,950$14,250$15,225$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,056-10,201-13,277-14,179-920

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

Model Year20102012
ModelCL-Class1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.3 in104.7 in
Length199.4 in172.2 in
Width73.7 in68.8 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%

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