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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: $38,525

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $24,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,635

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $22,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE400128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $54,777 $27,295 $33,640
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250
Rear spoiler 350    
Satellite radio 460    
Sport Package   1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,650 1,950
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights 233 230 230
Rear spoiler 326    
Satellite radio 428    
Sport Package   1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,410 1,775
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 2,730 8,200 6,300
Options (change) 2,541 7,465 5,735
Destination 995 875 875
Total Price $62,625 $38,525 $43,525
Total Invoice $58,313 $35,635 $40,250

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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: $19,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,185
Model Year201820112011
ModelE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE400128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$62,625$38,525$43,525
Adjustments for Features-4,8250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,800$38,525$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950
Total Invoice$58,313$35,635$40,250
Adjustments for Features-4,4930-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,820$35,635$40,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,569

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

Model Year201820112011
ModelE-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimE400128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,425$3,600$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,825$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4930-46

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

Model Year20182011
ModelE-Class1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in104.7 in
Length190.0 in171.7 in
Width73.2 in68.8 in
Height56.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,201 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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 headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested338098%
Total Not Requested752%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested218097%
Total Not Requested753%

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