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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: $41,895

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,400 $57,100 $87,600 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $45,942 $53,103 $81,468 $27,230 $33,160
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Sport Package 0 0   1,300 1,100
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 660 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Heated steering wheel 490 490      
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Wheel Package   0      
Premium Package       3,700 3,400
Cold Weather Package       900 600
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100 100
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights       900  
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279    
Sport Package 0 0   1,185 1,000
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 614 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Heated steering wheel 456 456      
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Wheel Package   0      
Premium Package       3,365 3,095
Cold Weather Package       820 545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90 90
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights       820  
HD radio       315 315
iPod integration       365 365
Proximity key       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Options (change) 11,650 10,480 5,970 11,670 9,970
Options (change) 10,835 9,747 5,553 10,615 9,065
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $61,925 $68,455 $96,145 $41,895 $46,645
Total Invoice $57,652 $63,725 $89,596 $38,670 $43,050

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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: $15,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,909
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$61,925$68,455$96,145$41,895$46,645
Adjustments for Features-4,375-6,075-5,7000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,550$62,380$90,445$41,895$46,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,830$32,895$0$4,650
Total Invoice$57,652$63,725$89,596$38,670$43,050
Adjustments for Features-4,073-5,655-5,3120-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,579$58,070$84,284$38,670$42,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,491$30,705$0$4,288

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

Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Second-row low console   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,300$8,000$7,625$1,925$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$6,075$5,700$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,073-5,655-5,3120-92

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

Model Year20112009
ModelE-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in104.7 in
Length191.7 in171.7 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height57.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested129056%
Total Not Requested102544%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested129049%
Total Not Requested132551%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74043%
Total Not Requested100057%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested325596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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?
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
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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