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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: $18,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $17,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,800 $52,300 $62,350 $57,100 $93,600 $100,600 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $48,174 $48,639 $57,986 $53,103 $87,048 $93,558 $27,230 $33,160
Premium 1 Package 4,380 4,380   4,380        
Sport Package 0           1,300 1,100
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660 660 660 660        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720     475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620   1,620        
Heated steering wheel 250 490 250 490        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
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  
Obstacle detection, rear             350 350
HD radio             350 350
iPod integration             400 400
Proximity key             500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription             595 595
Premium 1 Package 4,073 4,073   4,073        
Sport Package 0           1,185 1,000
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614 614 614 614        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670     430 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507   1,507        
Heated steering wheel 233 456 233 456        
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
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  
Obstacle detection, rear             320 320
HD radio             315 315
iPod integration             365 365
Proximity key             455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription             540 540
Options (change) 7,930 8,170 1,930 8,170 0 0 11,670 9,970
Options (change) 7,376 7,599 1,796 7,599 0 0 10,615 9,065
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $60,655 $61,395 $65,205 $66,195 $94,525 $101,525 $41,895 $46,645
Total Invoice $56,475 $57,163 $60,707 $61,627 $87,973 $94,483 $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: $15,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,476
Model Year20152015201520152015201520092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6302hp V6 H550hp V8577hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$60,655$61,395$65,205$66,195$94,525$101,525$41,895$46,645
Adjustments for Features-3,575-3,550-4,600-3,550-9,950-10,4000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,080$57,845$60,605$62,645$84,575$91,125$41,895$46,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$3,525$5,565$27,495$34,045$0$4,650
Total Invoice$56,475$57,163$60,707$61,627$87,973$94,483$38,670$43,050
Adjustments for Features-3,329-3,305-4,283-3,305-9,260-9,6790-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,146$53,858$56,424$58,322$78,713$84,804$38,670$42,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$712$3,278$5,176$25,567$31,658$0$4,288

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

Model Year20152015201520152015201520092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 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$0
AWD    $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  
Proximity key  $250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500  
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200     
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  
Lane departure warning  $200     
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $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
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  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input      $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration      $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$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$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100  
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750    
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$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
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  
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  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $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
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,675$7,650$8,700$7,650$14,050$14,500$4,100$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$3,550$4,600$3,550$9,950$10,400$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,329-3,305-4,283-3,305-9,260-9,6790-92

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

Model Year20152009
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159055%
Total Not Requested127545%
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%
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159055%
Total Not Requested127545%
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

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159055%
Total Not Requested127545%
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

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 lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
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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