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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,105

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $50,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,800

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $47,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelE-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimE63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $85,300 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $79,329 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Premium II Package 1,910      
Premium I Package 1,710      
iPod integration 425      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 380 380 380
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Premium Package   3,600 2,400 2,400
M Sport Package   1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100    
Cold Weather Package   700    
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim   500    
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Sport seats     400  
Heated front seats     500 500
Premium II Package 1,777      
Premium I Package 1,590      
iPod integration 395      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 345 345 345
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Premium Package   3,275 2,185 2,185
M Sport Package   1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90    
Cold Weather Package   635    
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim   455    
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Sport seats     365  
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 5,675 10,980 6,580 6,180
Options (change) 5,278 9,990 5,990 5,625
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $93,950 $43,105 $46,805 $50,355
Total Invoice $87,582 $39,800 $43,250 $46,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,599
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelE-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimE63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$93,950$43,105$46,805$50,355
Adjustments for Features-5,585-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,365$43,080$46,680$50,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,600$7,275
Total Invoice$87,582$39,800$43,250$46,520
Adjustments for Features-5,206-23-1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,376$39,777$43,134$46,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,357$6,743

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelE-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimE63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
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$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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   
Metal pedals$75  $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   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,375$2,815$2,915$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,585$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,206-23-1160

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelE-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in104.7 in
Length191.0 in172.2 in
Width71.7 in68.8 in
Height58.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 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 Requested380591%
Total Not Requested3759%
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 limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100090%
Total Not Requested11510%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100090%
Total Not Requested11510%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100090%
Total Not Requested11510%

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