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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: $38,125

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $28,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,265

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $26,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,900 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $51,057 $27,295 $33,640
Premium Package 4,500 2,650 1,950
Lighting Package 900    
Sunroof Package 1,500    
Multicontour front seats 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,650    
Proximity key 1,100   500
Convenience Package   1,650  
Heated front seats   500 500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Sport Package     1,100
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Premium Package 4,185 2,410 1,775
Lighting Package 837    
Sunroof Package 1,395    
Multicontour front seats 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,534    
Proximity key 1,023   455
Convenience Package   1,500  
Heated front seats   455 455
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Sport Package     1,000
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Options (change) 11,150 7,800 7,400
Options (change) 10,369 7,095 6,735
Destination 775 875 875
Total Price $66,825 $38,125 $44,625
Total Invoice $62,201 $35,265 $41,250

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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: $19,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,759
Model Year200720112011
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, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$66,825$38,125$44,625
Adjustments for Features-8,7850-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,040$38,125$44,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,050
Total Invoice$62,201$35,265$41,250
Adjustments for Features-8,1770-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,024$35,265$40,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,569

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

Model Year200720112011
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  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
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  
Total Value of Features$10,490$1,705$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,785$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1770-416

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series features.

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

Model Year20072011
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

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
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
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

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 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 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 Requested315591%
Total Not Requested3009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 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 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 Requested195587%
Total Not Requested30013%
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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