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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: $43,295

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $71,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,975

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $66,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201320132013
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $113,150 $150,250 $157,000 $209,300 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $105,229 $139,732 $146,010 $194,649 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Heated steering wheel 490 0   0 190    
Premium Package         3,600 2,400 2,400
Technology Package         2,350 2,350 2,350
Xenon HID headlights         900    
M Sport Package         1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100    
Cold Weather Package         700 550  
Wood trim         500    
Obstacle detection, rear         380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550 550
Sport seats           400  
Heated front seats             500
Heated steering wheel 456 0   0 175    
Premium Package         3,275 2,185 2,185
Technology Package         2,140 2,140 2,140
Xenon HID headlights         820    
M Sport Package         1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90    
Cold Weather Package         635 500  
Wood trim         455    
Obstacle detection, rear         345 345 345
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500 500
Sport seats           365  
Heated front seats             455
Options (change) 490 0 0 0 11,170 6,630 6,180
Options (change) 456 0 0 0 10,165 6,035 5,625
Destination 875 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $114,515 $152,125 $160,475 $212,775 $43,295 $46,855 $50,355
Total Invoice $106,560 $141,607 $149,485 $198,124 $39,975 $43,295 $46,520

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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: $62,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,372
Model Year2011201120112011201320132013
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$114,515$152,125$160,475$212,775$43,295$46,855$50,355
Adjustments for Features-8,950-11,650-14,800-15,925-125-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,565$140,475$145,675$196,850$43,170$46,730$50,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,910$40,110$91,285$0$3,560$7,185
Total Invoice$106,560$141,607$149,485$198,124$39,975$43,295$46,520
Adjustments for Features-8,328-10,845-13,786-14,828-115-1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,232$130,762$135,699$183,296$39,860$43,179$46,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,530$37,467$85,064$0$3,319$6,660

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

Model Year2011201120112011201320132013
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr 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$150
AWD$1700      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$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$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power   $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
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     
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   
Lane departure prevention  $150$150   
Lane departure warning  $200$200   
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$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
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   
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   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150     
Raised top speed limiter    $0 $0
Regenerative braking$0      
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0$0
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   
CD player    $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
Media drive    $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Chronometer $100 $100   
Compass    $0$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$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150
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   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals $75 $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$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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$50$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,590$14,290$17,440$18,565$2,765$2,765$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,950$11,650$14,800$15,925$125$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,328-10,845-13,786-14,828-115-1160

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

Model Year20112013
ModelCL-Class1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.3 in104.7 in
Length200.6 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 Volume13.5 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested385592%
Total Not Requested3258%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100090%
Total Not Requested11510%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100090%
Total Not Requested11510%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100090%
Total Not Requested11510%

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