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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: $43,355

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $30,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,030

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $28,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201320132013
ModelCLSCLSCLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Night Package 300 300        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610          
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660        
Premium 1 Package 3,250          
Folding second row seats 440 440        
Premium Package   4,200   3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights       900    
M Sport Package       1,900 1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100    
Cold Weather Package       700    
Technology Package       2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim       500    
Obstacle detection, rear       380 380 380
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Heated front seats         500 500
Night Package 279 279        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497          
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614        
Premium 1 Package 3,023          
Folding second row seats 409 409        
Premium Package   3,906   3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights       820    
M Sport Package       1,730 1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90    
Cold Weather Package       635    
Technology Package       2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim       455    
Obstacle detection, rear       345 345 345
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
Heated front seats         455 455
Options (change) 6,260 5,600 0 11,230 7,730 6,430
Options (change) 5,822 5,208 0 10,220 7,040 5,855
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $74,085 $80,625 $108,725 $43,355 $47,955 $50,605
Total Invoice $68,964 $75,046 $101,179 $40,030 $44,300 $46,750

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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: $23,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,269
Model Year201620162016201320132013
ModelCLSCLSCLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T9T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
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)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$74,085$80,625$108,725$43,355$47,955$50,605
Adjustments for Features-7,185-8,400-10,175-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,900$72,225$98,550$43,330$47,830$50,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,325$31,650$0$4,500$7,275
Total Invoice$68,964$75,046$101,179$40,030$44,300$46,750
Adjustments for Features-6,688-7,819-9,469-23-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,276$67,227$91,710$40,007$44,185$46,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,951$29,434$0$4,178$6,743

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

Model Year201620162016201320132013
ModelCLSCLSCLS1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $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 
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$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0    
Body kit  $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0   
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   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200   
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
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
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$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   
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$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,300$12,515$14,290$4,140$4,240$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,185$8,400$10,175$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,688-7,819-9,469-23-1150

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

Model Year20162013
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 Weight4,035 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested132571%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested385592%
Total Not Requested3258%
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 limiter0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
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%

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 key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
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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