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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: $43,105

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $62,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,800

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $58,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelCLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $97,950 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $91,094 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Premium Package 1 3,250      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 380 380 380
Premium Package   3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
M Sport Package   1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100    
Cold Weather Package   700    
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim   500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Sport seats     400  
Heated front seats     500 500
Premium Package 1 3,022      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 345 345 345
Premium Package   3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
M Sport Package   1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90    
Cold Weather Package   635    
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim   455    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Sport seats     365  
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 4,410 10,980 6,580 6,180
Options (change) 4,101 9,990 5,990 5,625
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $105,835 $43,105 $46,805 $50,355
Total Invoice $98,670 $39,800 $43,250 $46,520

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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: $55,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,041
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelCLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$105,835$43,105$46,805$50,355
Adjustments for Features-7,350-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,485$43,080$46,680$50,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,600$7,275
Total Invoice$98,670$39,800$43,250$46,520
Adjustments for Features-6,852-23-1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,818$39,777$43,134$46,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,357$6,743

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

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelCLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$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   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,575$2,250$2,350$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,350$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,852-23-1160

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

Model Year20102013
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested380591%
Total Not Requested3759%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

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