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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: $37,975

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $30,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,135

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $28,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCLSCLSCLS1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $27,295 $33,640
Wheel Package 990 760      
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Premium Package       2,650 1,950
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250
Obstacle detection, rear       350 350
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Sport Package         1,100
Wheel Package 921 707      
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Rear spoiler 372 372      
Premium Package       2,410 1,775
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230
Obstacle detection, rear       320 320
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Sport Package         1,000
Options (change) 1,830 1,600 0 7,650 7,150
Options (change) 1,702 1,488 0 6,965 6,510
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $68,745 $75,725 $107,475 $37,975 $44,375
Total Invoice $63,998 $70,489 $100,017 $35,135 $41,025

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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: $26,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,944
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCLSCLSCLS1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T9T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$68,745$75,725$107,475$37,975$44,375
Adjustments for Features-4,210-6,550-10,6500-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,535$69,175$96,825$37,975$43,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,640$32,290$0$5,950
Total Invoice$63,998$70,489$100,017$35,135$41,025
Adjustments for Features-3,919-6,097-9,9110-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,079$64,392$90,106$35,135$40,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,313$30,027$0$5,474

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

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCLSCLSCLS1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,500$9,840$13,940$3,290$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$6,550$10,650$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,919-6,097-9,9110-416

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

Model Year20152011
ModelCLS1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in104.7 in
Length194.5 in171.7 in
Width74.1 in68.8 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,253 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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 Requested333096%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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 Requested213094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
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
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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