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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: $39,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $39,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,750

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $37,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL550128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $77,375 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $71,959 $27,000 $33,345
iPod integration 375 400 400
Proximity key 1,110 500 500
Premium Package   4,100 3,400
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Sport Package     1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     120
iPod integration 349 365 365
Proximity key 1,032 455 455
Premium Package   3,730 3,095
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Sport Package     1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     110
Options (change) 1,485 9,750 9,370
Options (change) 1,381 8,875 8,530
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $79,735 $39,775 $46,295
Total Invoice $74,215 $36,750 $42,750

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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: $28,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,608
Model Year200820102010
ModelGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL550128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp 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)295/40-21205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$79,735$39,775$46,295
Adjustments for Features-11,6650-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,070$39,775$45,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,970
Total Invoice$74,215$36,750$42,750
Adjustments for Features-10,8570-508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,358$36,750$42,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,492

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

Model Year200820102010
ModelGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL550128i135i
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 
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, remote$200  
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
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  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,580$1,915$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,665$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,8570-508

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

Model Year20082010
ModelGL1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in104.7 in
Length200.6 in171.7 in
Width76.0 in68.8 in
Height72.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 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 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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 Requested420598%
Total Not Requested752%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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 lighting150Yes
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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
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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