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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,945

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $31,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,650

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $29,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCLSCLS1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $28,885 $36,335
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Comfort Package 1,500      
Tires, run-flat 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100   380
Proximity key 1,080 1,080   500
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio 699 699    
BMW Assist     650 650
Cold Weather Package     700  
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Sport Package     1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100  
Convenience Package     1,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,300
Heated front seats       500
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Comfort Package 1,395      
Tires, run-flat 186      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023   345
Proximity key 1,004 1,004   455
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio 650 650    
BMW Assist     590 590
Cold Weather Package     635  
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Sport Package     1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90  
Convenience Package     1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,185
Heated front seats       455
Options (change) 7,039 5,339 10,850 8,130
Options (change) 6,546 4,965 9,870 7,400
Destination 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $74,014 $94,414 $42,945 $48,325
Total Invoice $68,978 $87,978 $39,650 $44,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,799
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCLSCLS1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V8469hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$74,014$94,414$42,945$48,325
Adjustments for Features-4,860-4,33500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,154$90,079$42,945$48,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,925$0$5,380
Total Invoice$68,978$87,978$39,650$44,630
Adjustments for Features-4,529-4,03900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,449$83,939$39,650$44,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,490$0$4,980

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCLSCLS1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,850$6,325$1,990$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$4,335$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,529-4,03900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelCLS1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in104.7 in
Length193.0 in172.2 in
Width73.7 in68.8 in
Height54.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested92557%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20053%
Total Not Requested17547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested370593%
Total Not Requested2757%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20053%
Total Not Requested17547%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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