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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: $43,635

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,285

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581 $28,885 $36,335
Premium 1 Package 4,180 4,180        
Sport Package 0       1,300  
Lighting Package 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660 660 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Heated steering wheel 250 490 250   190  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
BMW Assist         650 650
Premium Package         3,400 1,750
Cold Weather Package         700 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100  
Convenience Package         1,650  
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
App support         250 250
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
M Sport Package           1,300
Obstacle detection, rear           380
Proximity key           500
Premium 1 Package 3,887 3,887        
Sport Package 0       1,185  
Lighting Package 1,395 1,395 1,395      
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614 614 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Heated steering wheel 233 456 233   175  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279      
BMW Assist         590 590
Premium Package         3,095 1,595
Cold Weather Package         635 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90  
Convenience Package         1,500  
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
App support         230 230
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
M Sport Package           1,185
Obstacle detection, rear           345
Proximity key           455
Options (change) 9,230 9,470 3,430 0 11,540 8,680
Options (change) 8,585 8,808 3,191 0 10,505 7,905
Destination 925 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $62,805 $63,495 $67,455 $102,625 $43,635 $48,875
Total Invoice $58,475 $59,116 $62,799 $95,506 $40,285 $45,135

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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: $14,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,278
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$62,805$63,495$67,455$102,625$43,635$48,875
Adjustments for Features-4,300-4,275-5,325-10,425-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,505$59,220$62,130$92,200$43,535$48,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$3,625$33,695$0$5,340
Total Invoice$58,475$59,116$62,799$95,506$40,285$45,135
Adjustments for Features-4,004-3,980-4,957-9,702-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,471$55,136$57,842$85,804$40,193$45,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$3,371$31,333$0$4,942

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

Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer   $350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200   
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,200$8,175$9,225$14,325$4,000$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,300$4,275$5,325$10,425$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,004-3,980-4,957-9,702-920

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

Model Year20162012
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149051%
Total Not Requested142549%
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%
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149051%
Total Not Requested142549%
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

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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
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 Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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