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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,520

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $28,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,590

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $26,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,900 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $51,057 $26,490 $32,290
Sunroof Package 1,500    
Premium Package 4,500 3,700 3,400
Lighting Package 900    
Multicontour front seats 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Proximity key 1,100 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,650    
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Sport Package     1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Sunroof Package 1,395    
Premium Package 4,185 3,365 3,095
Lighting Package 837    
Multicontour front seats 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 500 500
Proximity key 1,023 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,534    
Xenon HID headlights   730  
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Sport Package     1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Options (change) 11,150 9,095 9,195
Options (change) 10,369 8,275 8,365
Destination 775 825 825
Total Price $66,825 $38,520 $44,920
Total Invoice $62,201 $35,590 $41,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,164
Model Year200720082008
ModelGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$66,825$38,520$44,920
Adjustments for Features-9,0750-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,750$38,520$44,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,750
Total Invoice$62,201$35,590$41,480
Adjustments for Features-8,4470-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,754$35,590$40,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,290

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200720082008
ModelGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
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  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,440$1,365$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,075$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4470-600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072008
ModelGL1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in104.7 in
Length200.3 in171.7 in
Width75.6 in68.8 in
Height72.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,250 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested151548%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested315593%
Total Not Requested2257%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested285593%
Total Not Requested2257%
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%

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