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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: $43,195

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $63,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,885

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $59,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelG-ClassG-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $105,750 $124,450 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $98,348 $115,739 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Premium Package     3,600    
M Sport Package     1,900    
6-speed manual     0    
Cold Weather Package     700 550  
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim     500    
Heated steering wheel     190    
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Sport seats       400  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450
Heated front seats         500
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Premium Package     3,275    
M Sport Package     1,730    
6-speed manual     0    
Cold Weather Package     635 500  
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim     455    
Heated steering wheel     175    
Obstacle detection, rear     345 345 345
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Sport seats       365  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320
Heated front seats         455
Options (change) 0 0 11,070 5,680 5,230
Options (change) 0 0 10,075 5,170 4,760
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $106,625 $125,325 $43,195 $45,905 $49,405
Total Invoice $99,223 $116,614 $39,885 $42,430 $45,655

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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: $57,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,742
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelG-ClassG-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8500hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$106,625$125,325$43,195$45,905$49,405
Adjustments for Features-7,210-7,110-1,205-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,415$118,215$41,990$45,780$49,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$0$3,790$7,415
Total Invoice$99,223$116,614$39,885$42,430$45,655
Adjustments for Features-6,709-6,616-1,113-1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,514$109,998$38,772$42,314$45,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,484$0$3,542$6,883

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

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelG-ClassG-Class1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Lockable front differential$150$150   
Lockable rear differential$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Chrome brush guard$750$750   
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$200
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plates$150$150   
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250  
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $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$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$10,330$10,230$4,325$3,245$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,210$7,110$1,205$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,709-6,616-1,113-1160

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

Model Year20112013
ModelG-Class1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in104.7 in
Length184.5 in172.2 in
Width71.8 in68.8 in
Height76.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.3,209 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 Requested250560%
Total Not Requested167540%
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 limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
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 support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%

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