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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: $19,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,205

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014201320132013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440 440          
Sport Package 0                
Lighting Package 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500          
Premium 1 Package 3,870 3,870 3,870 4,320          
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660 660 660 660          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720     550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970     380 380 380
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620            
Heated steering wheel 250 490 490 490     190    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300          
Premium Package             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             700 550  
Technology Package             2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim             500    
Auto-dimming headlights             250 250 250
Heated front seats                 500
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409 409          
Sport Package 0                
Lighting Package 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395          
Premium 1 Package 3,599 3,599 3,599 4,018          
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614 614 614 614          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902     345 345 345
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507            
Heated steering wheel 233 456 456 456     175    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605          
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279          
Premium Package             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             635 500  
Technology Package             2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim             455    
Auto-dimming headlights             230 230 230
Heated front seats                 455
Options (change) 10,980 11,220 11,220 10,050 0 0 11,420 7,780 6,430
Options (change) 10,213 10,436 10,436 9,348 0 0 10,395 7,085 5,855
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $63,305 $64,045 $68,845 $72,375 $93,695 $100,695 $43,545 $48,005 $50,605
Total Invoice $58,940 $59,628 $64,092 $67,375 $87,201 $93,711 $40,205 $44,345 $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: $14,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,939
Model Year201420142014201420142014201320132013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$63,305$64,045$68,845$72,375$93,695$100,695$43,545$48,005$50,605
Adjustments for Features-5,275-5,250-5,250-7,275-8,025-8,425-125-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,030$58,795$63,595$65,100$85,670$92,270$43,420$47,880$50,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$5,565$7,070$27,640$34,240$0$4,460$7,185
Total Invoice$58,940$59,628$64,092$67,375$87,201$93,711$40,205$44,345$46,750
Adjustments for Features-4,911-4,888-4,888-6,772-7,469-7,841-115-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,029$54,740$59,204$60,603$79,732$85,870$40,090$44,230$46,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$711$5,175$6,574$25,703$31,841$0$4,140$6,660

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

Model Year201420142014201420142014201320132013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manual      $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0   $0$0$0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350$350   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500     
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$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   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$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$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Second-row low console      $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$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$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325   
CD player      $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration      $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information      $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices      $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights      $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim        $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100$100
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$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$100$100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100$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   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
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$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$100  
Total Value of Features$9,125$9,100$9,100$11,125$11,875$12,275$3,975$3,975$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$5,250$5,250$7,275$8,025$8,425$125$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,911-4,888-4,888-6,772-7,469-7,841-115-1150

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

Model Year20142013
ModelE-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in104.7 in
Length192.1 in172.2 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height57.1 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 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-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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 support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114045%
Total Not Requested137555%
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-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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 support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114045%
Total Not Requested137555%
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-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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 support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114045%
Total Not Requested137555%
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%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114040%
Total Not Requested167560%

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
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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
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
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
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 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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