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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,375

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $51,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,585

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $48,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelG-ClassG-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimG500G55 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $27,295 $33,640
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500  
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Heated steering wheel       190
Cold Weather Package       600
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455  
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Heated steering wheel       175
Cold Weather Package       545
Options (change) 0 0 7,050 5,740
Options (change) 0 0 6,415 5,225
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $37,375 $42,965
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $34,585 $39,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,858
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelG-ClassG-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimG500G55 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8493hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$89,075$112,775$37,375$42,965
Adjustments for Features-5,865-6,2900-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,210$106,485$37,375$42,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0$5,140
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$34,585$39,740
Adjustments for Features-5,458-5,8530-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,443$99,089$34,585$39,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,646$0$4,739

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

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelG-ClassG-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimG500G55 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Brush guard $500  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
External spare tire shell$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,505$8,930$2,640$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,865$6,290$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,458-5,8530-416

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

Model Year20082011
ModelG-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in104.7 in
Length185.6 in171.7 in
Width71.3 in68.8 in
Height77.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested295586%
Total Not Requested50014%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested175578%
Total Not Requested50022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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