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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: $43,545

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,205

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
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          
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660 660        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 380 380 380
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
Heated steering wheel 490 490   190    
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Premium Package       3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights       900    
M Sport Package       1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100    
Cold Weather Package       700 550  
Technology Package       2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim       500    
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250 250
Sport seats         400  
Heated front seats           500
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          
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614 614        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 345 345 345
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
Heated steering wheel 456 456   175    
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Premium Package       3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights       820    
M Sport Package       1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90    
Cold Weather Package       635 500  
Technology Package       2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim       455    
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230 230
Sport seats         365  
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 11,650 10,480 5,970 11,420 6,880 6,430
Options (change) 10,835 9,747 5,553 10,395 6,265 5,855
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $63,015 $71,145 $95,745 $43,545 $47,105 $50,605
Total Invoice $58,666 $66,227 $89,105 $40,205 $43,525 $46,750

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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: $15,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,433
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$63,015$71,145$95,745$43,545$47,105$50,605
Adjustments for Features-4,450-6,450-5,925-125-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,565$64,695$89,820$43,420$46,980$50,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$31,255$0$3,560$7,185
Total Invoice$58,666$66,227$89,105$40,205$43,525$46,750
Adjustments for Features-4,143-6,004-5,514-115-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,523$60,223$83,591$40,090$43,410$46,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$29,068$0$3,320$6,660

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

Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimE350E550E63 AMG128i135i135is
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$0
AWD $1700    
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   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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   
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$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Raised top speed limiter   $0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
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$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals  $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$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,000$9,000$8,475$2,675$2,675$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$6,450$5,925$125$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,143-6,004-5,514-115-1150

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

Model Year20122013
ModelE-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in104.7 in
Length191.7 in172.2 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height57.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,209 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-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested129056%
Total Not Requested102544%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Active Multicontour 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-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested129049%
Total Not Requested132551%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Active Multicontour 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 headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 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 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 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 support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%

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