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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: $40,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $66,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $62,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelCLS1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,050 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $92,116 $26,490 $32,290
Premium Package 1 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 350 350
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Sport Package   1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100 100
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
HD radio   350 350
iPod integration   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Premium Package 1 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 320 320
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Sport Package   1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90 90
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights   730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
HD radio   315 315
iPod integration   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 4,490 11,245 9,945
Options (change) 4,119 10,230 9,045
Destination 875 825 825
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,015 $40,670 $45,670
Total Invoice $99,710 $37,545 $42,160

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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: $58,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,210
Model Year201120082008
ModelCLS1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$107,015$40,670$45,670
Adjustments for Features-7,4650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,550$40,670$45,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,750
Total Invoice$99,710$37,545$42,160
Adjustments for Features-6,9550-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,755$37,545$41,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,384

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelCLS1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Total Value of Features$9,240$1,775$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,465$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9550-231

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

Model Year20112008
ModelCLS1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in104.7 in
Length193.0 in171.7 in
Width73.7 in68.8 in
Height54.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,253 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested325596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%
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 buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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