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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: $64,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,650

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $60,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelCLS1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,050 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $92,116 $28,885 $36,335
Premium Package 1 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180   380
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  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
M Sport Package     1,300
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
Premium Package 1 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097   345
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  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
M Sport Package     1,185
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 4,490 10,850 8,130
Options (change) 4,119 9,870 7,400
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,015 $42,945 $48,325
Total Invoice $99,710 $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: $56,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,282
Model Year201120122012
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, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$107,015$42,945$48,325
Adjustments for Features-7,27500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,740$42,945$48,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,380
Total Invoice$99,710$39,650$44,630
Adjustments for Features-6,77800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,932$39,650$44,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,980

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

Model Year201120122012
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  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Power-folding mirrors $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
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,325$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,275$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,77800

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

Model Year20112012
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

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
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 lighting150Yes
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 Requested385597%
Total Not Requested1253%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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%
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 buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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