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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: $39,825

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $22,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,820

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201420112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786 $27,295 $33,640
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440 440        
Sport Package 0 0         1,300 1,100
Premium 1 Package 3,870 3,870 3,870          
Lighting Package 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660 660 660 660        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720     550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620          
Proximity key 650 650 650 650     500 500
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Cold Weather Package             900 600
Premium Package             2,650 1,950
6-speed manual             0  
Xenon HID headlights             900  
Navigation system             2,100 2,100
Auto-dimming headlights             250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350 350
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409 409        
Sport Package 0 0         1,185 1,000
Premium 1 Package 3,599 3,599 3,599          
Lighting Package 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395        
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614 614 614 614        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670     500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507          
Proximity key 605 605 605 605     455 455
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Cold Weather Package             820 545
Premium Package             2,410 1,775
6-speed manual             0  
Xenon HID headlights             820  
Navigation system             1,910 1,910
Auto-dimming headlights             230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320 320
Options (change) 9,760 9,760 9,760 4,270 0 0 9,500 7,400
Options (change) 9,078 9,078 9,078 3,972 0 0 8,650 6,735
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $62,085 $62,585 $67,385 $66,595 $93,695 $100,695 $39,825 $44,625
Total Invoice $57,805 $58,270 $62,734 $61,999 $87,201 $93,711 $36,820 $41,250

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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: $18,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,028
Model Year20142014201420142014201420112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14610, 14180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$62,085$62,585$67,385$66,595$93,695$100,695$39,825$44,625
Adjustments for Features-4,250-4,250-4,225-3,785-8,000-8,40000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,835$58,335$63,160$62,810$85,695$92,295$39,825$44,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$5,325$4,975$27,860$34,460$0$4,800
Total Invoice$57,805$58,270$62,734$61,999$87,201$93,711$36,820$41,250
Adjustments for Features-3,957-3,957-3,933-3,524-7,446-7,81700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,848$54,313$58,801$58,475$79,755$85,894$36,820$41,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$4,953$4,627$25,907$32,046$0$4,430

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

Model Year20142014201420142014201420112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual      $150$150
RWD$0$0$0   $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100  
Heated steering wheel      $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer    $350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150 $150   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150    
Second-row low console      $100$100
Ski sack      $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter     $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 $0$0  
Aux input      $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325$325  
CD player   $125  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 $150$150  
iPod integration      $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15 $15$15$15$15
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 $25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,640$8,640$8,615$8,175$12,390$12,790$4,390$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$4,250$4,225$3,785$8,000$8,400$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,957-3,957-3,933-3,524-7,446-7,81700

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

Model Year20142011
ModelE-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in104.7 in
Length192.1 in171.7 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height57.1 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 Volume16.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114045%
Total Not Requested137555%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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 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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114045%
Total Not Requested137555%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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 E400 Hybrid

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114045%
Total Not Requested137555%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 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 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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