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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: $41,015

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $66,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,895

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $62,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelG-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimG550128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $107,100 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $99,603 $28,885 $36,335
BMW Assist   650 650
Cold Weather Package   700 550
Premium Package   3,400 1,750
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated steering wheel   190  
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380
M Sport Package     1,300
BMW Assist   590 590
Cold Weather Package   635 500
Premium Package   3,095 1,595
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated steering wheel   175  
Obstacle detection, rear   345 345
M Sport Package     1,185
Options (change) 0 8,920 7,330
Options (change) 0 8,115 6,670
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $107,975 $41,015 $47,525
Total Invoice $100,478 $37,895 $43,900

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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: $59,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,460
Model Year201220122012
ModelG-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimG550128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$107,975$41,015$47,525
Adjustments for Features-7,6550-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,320$41,015$47,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,210
Total Invoice$100,478$37,895$43,900
Adjustments for Features-7,1230-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,355$37,895$43,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,728

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelG-Class1-Series1-Series
TrimG550128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD w/low range$2200  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Lockable front differential$150  
Lockable rear differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Chrome brush guard$750  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,755$2,100$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,655$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1230-277

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

Model Year20122012
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 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 Requested370593%
Total Not Requested2757%
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%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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