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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: $41,355

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $33,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,210

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $31,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201320132013
ModelCLSCLSCLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Folding second row seats 440          
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 380 380 380
Rear spoiler 400          
Premium Package       3,600 2,400 2,400
Cold Weather Package       550    
Technology Package       2,350 2,350 2,350
Sport seats       400    
Wood trim       500    
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
M Sport Package         1,300  
Heated front seats         500 500
Folding second row seats 409          
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 345 345 345
Rear spoiler 372          
Premium Package       3,275 2,185 2,185
Cold Weather Package       500    
Technology Package       2,140 2,140 2,140
Sport seats       365    
Wood trim       455    
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
M Sport Package         1,185  
Heated front seats         455 455
Options (change) 1,810 970 970 9,230 7,480 6,180
Options (change) 1,683 902 902 8,400 6,810 5,625
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $74,835 $101,395 $108,395 $41,355 $47,705 $50,355
Total Invoice $69,661 $94,362 $100,872 $38,210 $44,070 $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: $27,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,122
Model Year201420142014201320132013
ModelCLSCLSCLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$74,835$101,395$108,395$41,355$47,705$50,355
Adjustments for Features-5,725-8,350-8,7500-200-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,110$93,045$99,645$41,355$47,505$50,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,935$30,535$0$6,150$8,925
Total Invoice$69,661$94,362$100,872$38,210$44,070$46,520
Adjustments for Features-5,329-7,771-8,1430-185-69
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,332$86,591$92,729$38,210$43,885$46,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,259$28,397$0$5,675$8,241

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

Model Year201420142014201320132013
ModelCLSCLSCLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals $75$75  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,650$11,275$11,675$2,925$3,125$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,725$8,350$8,750$0$200$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,329-7,771-8,1430-185-69

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

Model Year20142013
ModelCLS1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in104.7 in
Length194.5 in172.2 in
Width74.1 in68.8 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 Requested355585%
Total Not Requested62515%
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 support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145570%
Total Not Requested62530%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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